Welcome to MCGT!

Welcome to MCGT!

The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) is a support and advocacy organization for parents and educators of gifted children. MCGT publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, hosts a member-only email discussion list, sponsors an annual state conference with special children’s programs, conducts monthly CHAT Nights and occasional topical seminars, promotes advocacy at all levels...
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St. Croix Valley Chapter January Event

St. Croix Valley Chapter January Event

Gifted 101: Kids & Education, Q&A about raising gifted kids Interact with a panel of parents, a teacher, and an educational psychologist.  Discover  support & resources at this first meeting of the new St Croix Valley Chapter of MCGT. Date / Time:  Tues., January 31, 6:00 – 8:00pm Place:  Stillwater Public Library, Margaret Rivers...
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Register for the 2012 Advocacy Seminar Series

Register for the 2012 Advocacy Seminar Series

Educational Planning Workshop February 11, February 25, and April 21, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Edina Community Center Facilitator: Kathy Geary Being an effective advocate for your gifted child is not easy and requires significant planning. The work, however, is worth it. In this MCGT sponsored three-part series you will develop an educational...
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St. Paul Chapter of MCGT (GRASP) January 2012 Event

St. Paul Chapter of MCGT (GRASP) January 2012 Event

“Twice-Exceptional Children:  Identification, Advocacy and Support” with Deantha Menon WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012,  Noon to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Macalester-Plymouth United Church (Plymouth Room) 1658 Lincoln Ave. (upstairs in west annex building) • Bring your own lunch • Sorry, no child care available (children are welcome with a quiet activity) • Open to the public, $5...
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2012 Resource Fair and Gifted 101 Mini-conference

2012 Resource Fair and Gifted 101 Mini-conference

The 2012 Resource Fair and Gifted 101 Mini-conference will be March 10, 2012 atthe Edina Community Center. In addition to the Resource Fair, last year, MCGT collaborated with the Homeschool chapter’s to present a mini-conference tailored primarily for parents with children newly recognized as gifted.  Fourty parents participated in the conference sessions . In...
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January RAVE Meeting

January RAVE Meeting

 “How To Work With Your Gifted Child’s Health Care Provider” will be the title of a presentation by MCGT member, Dr. Sonja Short. Dr. Short  will explore how your child’s health care provider can be an ally as you learn how to understand the needs of your gifted child and how to advocate for...
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December CHAT Night

December CHAT Night

RAVE will host the December CHAT night on Thursday, December 1 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The topic will be “Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style.” CHAT nights start with a short presentation and the floor is then opened for discussion. This event is free of charge and both members and non-members are invited to...
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