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| In 1972, Dr. Julian Stanley (July 9, 1918 - August 12, 2005), a psychology professor at Johns Hopkins University, introduced the first talent search designed to identify, challenge, and reward academically able young people. Since 1979, CTY has expanded to offer a wide range of academic opportunities and to conduct research, disseminate information, consult with educational organizations, advocate public policy initiatives, and offer diagnostic and counseling services.
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| Over the years, participation has also grown greatly. By 1992, some 6,000 students were enrolled in CTY summer programs at a dozen sites throughout the United States and overseas. In 2000, more than 90,000 students participated in CTY's Talent Search. 9,000 students enrolled in CTY summer programs. 2,500 took a CTY distance learning course, and 8,000 students and parents participated in CTY's one-day conferences.
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| In 1997, Dr. Lea Ybarra was appointed Executive Director of The Center for Talented Youth.
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| CTY has established a broad network and continues to work with students, families, teachers, school districts, government agencies, for-profit and non-profit corporations, and others to identify and nurture academic talent at the pre-collegiate level.
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| To date, CTY has identified nearly one million students and has served over 100,000 students through its programs.
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| ==External Links==
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| * [http://cty.jhu.edu/about/history.html Article Source]
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| * [[Wikipedia:CTY]]
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| {{The Essential CTY}}
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| [[Category:General]]
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CTY organization history has been eaten by Jonkrauss' mini fez.