Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

Connections. Advocacy. Resources. Equity. Support.

  • Event Scholarships

    Scholarships for MCGT Events Scholarships are availible for gifted & talented youth or families of gifted & talented children to attend MCGT conferences, speaker events, and to cover MCGT membership fees. Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund The Betty Johnson Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 after the passing of Betty Johnson, a 40-year member of MCGT…

  • Membership Benefits

    Membership Benefits MCGT members have access to a number of members-only events, discounts, and resources. Your membership also contributes to MCGT’s mission to support gifted & talented students and their educational and emotional needs by providing events, legislative advocacy, scholarships, individual chapter support and networking opportunities across chapters, and more. If you are interested in…

  • Preschool Behaviors in Gifted Children

    Preschool Behaviors in Gifted Children Gifted preschool children tend to exhibit a variety of behaviors, and they will often initiate their own learning. Their insatiable curiosity is a reliable hallmark of their scope of intelligence. Although strong parental or preschool involvement and instruction can support any child’s acquisition of skills, gifted & talented children will…

  • Board Members

    MCGT Board Members Co-President Cori Paulet She/Her Term expires 11/2024 Past President Teresa Boatman She/Her Term expires 11/2024 Member At Large Amy Lawler She/Her Term expires 11/2024 Co-President Jinju Truong She/Her Term expires 11/2024 Connections Carol Malueg She/Her Term expires 11/2024 MCGT Administrator Jennifer Farner She/Her Secretary/Outlook Editor Tina Van Erp She/Her Term expires 11/2025…

  • MCGT Sponsors

    MCGT Sponsors MCGT has four levels of sponsorship and our community is grateful to our sponsors for supporting our work, and our mission. Benefits Sponsor Benefits Professional Silver Gold Platinum $120/yr $400/yr $700yr $1200/yr MCGT Membership(includes all member benefits and member rates to all events) YES YES YES YES Listing on MCGT’s professional directory Listed in…

  • Resources Hub

    Resources Hub Find a Professional Gifted Schools MCGT Discussion Groups Twice Exceptional- 2e Advocating for your Student Advocating in your Community MCGT Outlook Newsletter Scholarships for MCGT events Project Northstar Reach for the Stars Partner Organizations