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Gifted Tool Box Modules

Gifted Tool Box Modules with Byrdseed TV and More!


The Modules have been designed to provide teachers with the tools necessary in order to understand issues in gifted education, and to create learning environments that promote the growth and development of gifted learners. The content will include articles and videos, as well as responding to reflection questions. All modules need to be completed in order to receive 15 hours of Gifted PD credit. 


Gifted Toolbox Modules 1.0 is perfect for New Teachers. Topics includes asking better questions, lesson design and objectives, underrepresented gifted students, what's a WEP, and more! 

Gifted Toolbox Modules 2.0 is designed to provide teachers with strategies and tools to help develop a learning environment that promotes the growth and development of high ability learners. Topics include lesson designing, pre-assessments, depth and complexity, underachievement, and more! 


Gifted Toolbox Modules 3.0 provides educators with strategies for understanding and challenging gifted students in the regular classroom. The modules include topics such as differentiation, asking questions, social and emotional needs, adolescent brains, executive functioning, creativity and more!

All work will be submitted through Google Classroom. You will be required to join the class and complete assignments in a timely manner.  A certificate of completion will be awarded once all assignments have been completed. 


Gifted Toolbox Modules 1.0 for New Educators:  Sept 1 - Dec 1, 2023  REGISTRATION
Gifted Toolbox Modules 2.0 - Cohort 1: Sept 1 - Dec 1, 2023   REGISTRATION
Gifted Toolbox Modules 2.0 - Cohort 2:  Jan 5 - Jun 1, 2024  REGISTRATION
Gifted Toolbox Modules 3.0 - Cohort 1:  Sept 1 - Dec 1, 2023   REGISTRATION
Gifted Toolbox Modules 3.0 - Cohort 2: Jan 5 - Jun 1, 2024 REGISTRATION

Gifted Consortium Member Districts
Amherst      Avon Lake     Clearview     Columbia      Firelands
North Ridgeville     Oberlin    Perkins    Sheffield-Sheffield Lake   Wellington

Contact Tracy Butchko at [email protected] or 440-324-5777, ext. 1100 with any questions.