Details for state-wide MCGT events are listed below.
MCGT CHAT Nights (Connect, Help, Advocate, Talk)
CHAT Nights are dedicated to informally connecting parents of gifted children, helping them find other parents in similar situations with an ear to listen, experiences to share, and solutions to offer. Each CHAT Night starts with a brief (10-15 minutes) presentation by a facilitator on a designated topic of interest followed by small group discussion. The format of CHAT Nights is intended to be casual, rather than structured. CHAT Nights are free and open to the public. Information on upcoming CHAT Nights, including topics, locations, and availability of child care, can be found in the list of events below and also in MCGT's Outlook newsletter.
Theme: Raising the Bar: Challenging Gifted Students in an NCLB World.
Keynoters: Jann Leppien and Cindy Stricklund.
For more information, see the MN Educators of the Gifted and Talented website.
near Brainerd, MN.
Topic: Advocacy
Facilitator: Kathy Geary
Hosted by: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage chapter
CHAT Nights are dedicated to informally connecting parents of gifted children, helping them find other parents in similar situations with an ear to listen, experiences to share, and solutions to offer. Each CHAT Night starts with a brief (10-15 minutes) presentation by a facilitator on a designated topic of interest followed by small group discussion. The format of CHAT Nights is intended to be casual, rather than structured. CHAT Nights are free and open to the public.
Kids' group, The Solutions Group, will also meet during that time. RSVPs required for this school-age only group. If you have any questions please contact Carol Malueg at carol_malueg@yahoo.com.
100 East 134th St.
Burnsville, MN
Hosted by: MCGT Homeschoolers Chapter and MCGT board
Parents, teachers, organizations and vendors of educational resources and materials will display and answer your questions about supplemental materials and interesting programs and opportunities for gifted learners of all ages in any educational settings. Teachers can find helpful materials for their classes at the fair, parents can find supplements for "afterschooling" or materials for full-time homeschooling, and children and adults of all ages can find fun toys and gifts.
Parents and educators are invited to come and learn more about the materials and programs available to gifted students including:
- Curricula and other materials parents have used with their gifted children for homeschooling, supplemental after-schooling, or as replacement curricula for school-based independent study.
- Information about distance learning programs for gifted students.
- Information about local and national organizations for families of gifted children.
Admission is $5 per family for MCGT members and $10 per family for non-members, with an opportunity to join MCGT at the door to receive the discounted admission price. Vendors may contact the MCGT office (info@mcgt.net)
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for details about table rates.For a flyer about the MCGT Gifted Resource Fair to share with others, click on the link below:
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55424
Phone: (952) 848-4906 (MCGT office)
Topic: Social & Emotional Needs
Facilitator: Teresa Boatman
Hosted by: St. Cloud area MCGT members
CHAT Nights are dedicated to informally connecting parents of gifted children, helping them find other parents in similar situations with an ear to listen, experiences to share, and solutions to offer. Each CHAT Night starts with a brief (10-15 minutes) presentation by a facilitator on a designated topic of interest followed by small group discussion. The format of CHAT Nights is intended to be casual, rather than structured. CHAT Nights are free and open to the public.
If you have any questions, please contact Meg Svensson at msven@charter.net.
Collegeville, MN
Start your next year with an intentional and clear plan of your child's educational needs. Kathy Geary, MCGT Shoulder-to-Shoulder Advocacy Project coordinator, will lead parents through the steps of establishing an educational plan and working with the school toward a successful year.
Check back later for more details in terms of time and registration/RSVP.
5701 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55424
Phone: (952) 848-4906 (MCGT office)
Theme: Raising the Bar: Challenging Gifted Students in an NCLB World.
Keynoters: Jann Leppien and Cindy Stricklund.
Watch for more information in the April/June Outlook and check back here later for more details.
Austin, MN