Episode 88: The Gifted Onboarding Framework

A Meaningful Mess: Real Conversations about Gifted Education and Genius Hour

In this episode, Andi McNair discusses the concept of gifted onboarding, emphasizing its importance in the educational journey of gifted learners. She introduces a structured framework consisting of four pillars: clarity, community, content, and challenge, each essential for effective gifted education. The conversation highlights the need for intentional onboarding processes to ensure gifted learners and their families understand giftedness, feel supported, and are appropriately challenged throughout their educational experience. Andi also shares insights on how to implement these pillars in educational settings and announces an upcoming masterclass for deeper exploration of the gifted onboarding framework.