Episode 119: Designing Gifted Services that Actually Work

Gifted services don’t succeed by accident, they succeed by intentional design.

In this episode, Andi breaks down three essential components for creating meaningful, sustainable gifted services that go beyond “more work” and into deep, purposeful learning:

• Gifted Onboarding
• Genius Hour
• Designing for Depth

If you’re rethinking your current approach or building something from the ground up, this episode will help you shift from simply serving gifted students to truly designing for them.

Along the way, Andi also shares how you can take this work even further through her Summer Learning Series, with opportunities to dive deeper into each of these areas and walk away with strategies you can implement immediately.

👉 Register here: andimcnair.com/summer2026

• Why gifted services must be intentionally designed (not just assembled)
• How onboarding shapes identity, expectations, and engagement
• What makes Genius Hour meaningful—not just “free time”
• Simple ways to create depth without overwhelming teachers

This summer, you can join Andi for:

• Gifted Onboarding Virtual Summit
• Genius Hour Academy (July 9–10)
• Designing for Depth Summer Social

Attend one, or all three, to fully redesign your approach to gifted services.

👉 Save your spot: andimcnair.com/summer2026

Are we truly challenging gifted learners…or just keeping them busy?

This episode is your starting point for designing learning experiences that are intentional, meaningful, and built to last.