Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented
Connections. Advocacy. Resources. Equity. Support.
Building community and empowering families of gifted & talented children from all backgrounds through five core values: Connections, Advocacy, Resources, Equity, and Support.
Gifted & talented people are everywhere. Many parents observe markers of gifts and talents in their child before educators see their strengths.
Learn more about the traits of giftedness
Highlighted Events
MCGT Annual Family Picnic
all are welcome!
FREE to MCGT Members
$20 per family for non-members
SUNday, aug 10, 2025, 11:00am-2:00pm, cdt
Antlers Park, Lakeville, MN 55044
More Information and Registration
Join MCGT for our annual summer picnic. MCGT Members and Non-Members are welcome to join us, this event is open to all. It’s a great opportunity to talk to and connect with other families! MCGT will provide food, table talks, and family activities.
Parenting Gifted Adult Kids: Caregiver Conversations
with gifted roads
6 sessions via zoom
Wednesday Mornings
Aug 27 – Oct 1
8:00am – 9:00am CDT
More Information and Registration
They’re always your child, but now they are an adult. How does your relationship change and evolve in a positive way? How do you navigate the rough times? We’ll talk about strategies for communicating with your gifted adult children and what you can learn from each other and about yourselves. Join us for shared stories, collective wisdom, less frustration, and more laughter.
MCGT Member Forums and Member Directory
MCGT Membership benefit
MCGT has Member Forums and a Member Directory that give members additional ways to connect to others!
Welcome to your new community
Connect with other parents through our chapters and MCGT communities.
Upcoming Events
- July 22, 2025
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- August 6, 2025
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- August 10, 2025
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MCGT Annual Family Picnic
August 10, 2025 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Antlers Park, Shelter A, 20141 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
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