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There are two forms of local support groups within MCGT: chapters and parent groups.

Chapters, usually organized within a school district or region, provide opportunities to network, to share information, to work with the schools, to hear speakers on various gifted and talented issues, and to generate and promote enrichment activities for gifted children. Note that some chapters also have their own websites. The basic MCGT membership includes membership in one local chapter. If you would like to add another chapter to your membership, visit our Membership page and enter your information in the Additional Chapter for Current Membership section.

Parent groups are more fluid and informal than chapters. When an MCGT support group is first formed it is designated as a parent group. MCGT Parent Groups have two roles in the MCGT parent support structure. First, they serve as the starting point for new chapter development and, second, they allow families of gifted children to come together for support and sharing of information when a chapter is not a good fit. While some parent groups will choose to formalize their support group as a chapter (thus meeting all the chapter requirements) it is perfectly acceptable to continue as a parent group indefinitely if that format meets the needs of those involved. There is no fee for joining a parent group.

Leader Resources for Chapters and Parent Groups

A page with resources designed to assist Chapter and Parent Group leaders create and sustain their groups can be accessed here:

Leader Resources for Chapters and Parent Groups

Active Chapters

Following is a alphabetical list of the active MCGT chapters followed by a list of Parent Groups. Use the email addresses listed to contact the chapter/parent group directly. If no email address is listed, contact the MCGT office at info@mcgt.net for more information. This list is updated regularly; please let us know if changes need to be made.

Parent Groups

These groups are in various stages of development; some may be working towards becoming an MCGT chapter and others may plan to stay as a more informal parent group. If your geographic or interest area is here, contact the person listed. If you are interested in a parent group in another area, contact the MCGT office.