Professional learning for gifted educators who want to start the school year with stronger systems, deeper learning, and practical tools they can actually use.
Choose the summer path that fits your goals: free webinars, a LIVE virtual book study, a virtual summit, and in-person academy in Waco, or a bundle that gives you the full experience!
Not sure where to start? Pick the option that matches what you need most this summer.
A live virtual learning experience
Best for: Educators ready to strengthen classroom depth
Format: Virtual
Dates: June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th; 10:30 am - 11:30 am CST
$99 if purchased individually.
*Book purchased separately.
2-Day Gifted Onboarding Summit
Move beyond paperwork & create a purposeful onboarding experience for gifted learners
Best for: Educators and district leaders improving gifted services
Format: Virtual
Dates: June 24th & 25th; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
$149 if purchased individually
Genius Hour Academy in Waco
A 2-day, in-person learning experience focused on Genius Hour.
Best for: Educators implementing or redesigning Genius Hour in their services
Format: In person in Waco, Texas
Dates: July 9th-10th; 9:00-4:00 pm CST
$299 early bird pricing if purchased individually $349 after 4/30
Travel, accommodations, and meals not included.
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Virtual Summer Bundle
$199
Includes
- Summer Webinar Series
- Designing for Depth Summer Social
- Gifted Onboarding Virtual Summit
- Recordings
- Shared Resources
Best for educators wanting a flexible, fully virtual summer PD plan.
Full Summer Experience
$349
Includes
- Genius Hour Academy in Waco
- Designing for Depth Summer Social
- Gifted Onboarding Virtual Summit
- Summer Webinar Series
- All shared resources & updates
Best for educators who want both in-person learning and virtual support, AND want to save.
Travel and meals for the Waco event are not included. Book for the Designing for Depth experience is purchased separately. Current bundle descriptions on the page confirm the virtual bundle includes live events, recordings, and shared resources, while the full bundle includes the in-person academy, virtual summit, book study, and webinar series updates/recordings.
This is not just another summer PD event.
This summer series is designed to help gifted educators move from good intentions to purposeful action. Whether you are rethinking onboarding, strengthening differentiation, or building student-led inquiry, each experience is focused on practical next steps you can bring back to your classroom, campus, or district.
You do not need more theory without support. You need a clear path, useful tools, and the confidence to make meaningful changes before the school year begins.
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You will walk away with:
- practical ideas you can use right away
- a clearer plan for serving gifted learners well
- tools, strategies, and resources that support implementation
- renewed energy for the year ahead
Summer Webinar Series: Small Shifts, Big Thinking
Three free webinars - three hours of learning, laughing, and gaining insight into innovative ways to identify and serve gifted learners.
- Asking Better Questions That Actually Lead to Depth
- The Struggle Sweet Spot: When to Step In and Step Back
- Feedback That Grows Thinking (Not Just Fixes It)
Dates: June 18th, July 28th, and August 12th
4:30 - 5:30 pm CST | REGISTER
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Choose the Summer Learning Path That Fits You Best
Whether you want a quick entry point, a fully virtual plan, or the complete summer experience, there is an option here that will help you head into the school year with more clarity and confidence.
