MCGT and Chapter Events

Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm

All board meetings are open to MCGT members.

Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Topic: Social/Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Hosted by: Rochester Chapter
Facilitators: Patty Carney-Bradley and Karl Bunday

The format for CHAT Nights allow for a short presentation on the designated topic followed by plenty of time for parents to talk with each other about this topic.

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008, 7:00-9:00pm

The MCGT Board invites all members (and prospective members) to visit us and our office on September 23rd. This Open House will be a great time to:

--view our Resource Library and check out materials,
--preview and buy a book from our 15% off inventory sale,
--browse our articles on various topics relating to giftedness,
--pick up older copies of the Outlook newsletter,
--visit with and ask questions of MCGT Board members, and
--meet other MCGT members.

For more information or more detailed directions, contact info@mcgt.net.

A Gifted Education Conference Presented by the University of St. Thomas
Thursday, September 25, 2008

Learn practical strategies for the classroom. Participate in breakout sessions and panel discussions led by full-time St. Thomas faculty with expertise and professional experience in gifted education. Breakout sessions feature a wide variety of topics regarding gifted education programming.

Register online at: http://www.stthomas.edu/education/events/giftedconference.html for more information.

Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:30am-11:30m

MCGT board's chapter liaison and president would like to meet with representatives from each MCGT chapter, and with persons interested in forming new MCGT chapters in their neighborhoods or chapters with special interests (i.e. homeschooling, twice-exceptional, etc.). We look forward to your input on how we can better support MCGT chapters. If you would like to attend or if you have questions or comments related to MCGT chapter development please contact us at info@mcgt.net.

Saturday, September 27, 2008, 11:30am-1:00pm

Three psychologists who assess and serve gifted youth in the Twin Cities, Tom Greenspon, Deborah Ruf and Stuart Dansinger, will each speak for about 10 minutes on what they consider to be major issues in the assessment and servicing of gifted youth with emotional, learning and/or attentional challenges. The meeting will then be open for questions from the audience based on the needs of their child or 2e kids in general.

No admission charge. Light refreshments will be served.

An informal pre-panel discussion will be held from 10:30-11:30, also in room 350, by the developing MCGT 2e chapter, for those who have gifted children with challenges to discuss their children's current needs and progress.

Thursday, October 2, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Topic: Highly Gifted
Hosted by: Lakeville Chapter
Facilitator: Karl Bunday

The format for CHAT Nights allow for a short presentation on the designated topic followed by plenty of time for parents to talk with each other about this topic. Check back later for specific location information.

Friday, October 10, 2008, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Oh Yes! They're Back! TLC Snazztastic Events For Kids! Due to popular demand, the TLC teens have returned and are planning some totally awesome events for this year. Our first event will be on Friday, October 10. Watch this website and the MCGTdotnet Yahoo group for updates and details on this fabulous event!

Fee: FREE, but donations accepted and appreciated (suggested amount $5.00 per child). We want to keep this ah-maze-ing event open to everyone, and with your donations we can!

RSVPs requested and appreciated, but not required! Please email info@mcgt.net or leave at message at 952-848-4906 if you're planning on attending.

Parents will need to sign their children in at the event but are not required to stay. Adult volunteers will be on hand to assist the teens when needed. Parents will have access to the MCGT Resource Library and office.

Teens: The MCGT Teen Leadership Corps is a group of teenagers who are working to gain leadership experience while providing an opportunity for kids to connect with each other. If you would like to participate in the planning or execution of these events, contact the MCGT TLC at info@mcgt.net. You may also join us after the event at the same location for some chatting and games. Please RSVP if you plan to join us!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

The MCGT Annual Conference is back! It has been two years since MCGT has hosted its annual fall conference due to hosting the National Association for Gifted Children's convention in November 2007. Click the link below for more details and registration information.

Saturday, October 25, 2008. 1:00pm

The MCGT Annual Meeting for 2008 will be held in conjunction with the Fall Conference. See the link below for more information:

October 29, 2008 - November 2, 2008

For more information, see: www.nagc.org.

Thursday, November 6, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Topic: Gifted Advocacy
Hosted by: Burnsville Chapter
Facilitator: Katherine Geary

The format for CHAT Nights allow for a short presentation on the designated topic followed by plenty of time for parents to talk with each other about this topic. Details will be posted on this web-site at a later date.

Saturday, November 8, 2008, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Footprints Academy in Woodbury

MCGT's second School Options Fair will be held on Saturday, November 8. The School Options Fair is a showcase of many of the possible full-time enrollment choices for Minnesota gifted pupils and students, from pre-Kindergarten through post-secondary education. Representatives of a variety of schools (public, private, charter, virtual, online, etc.) will offer exhibits and information.

Free event for attendees; exhibitors pay a fee.

Inquiries about being an exhibitor at the School Options Fair can be directed to Karl Bunday before October 25 at karl.bunday@mcgt.net. He invites inquiries from parents, school representatives, and other interested persons. Hours for set-up and take-down will be 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Topic: To be determined
Hosted by: Robbinsdale Chapter

The format for CHAT Nights allow for a short presentation on the designated topic followed by plenty of time for parents to talk with each other about this topic. Details will be posted on this web-site at a later date.

Thursday, February 5, 2009, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Topic: Gifted Legislation
Hosted by: East Metro Chapter

The format for CHAT Nights allow for a short presentation on the designated topic followed by plenty of time for parents to talk with each other about this topic. Details will be posted on this web-site at a later date.