Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

CHAT Night: Mentorship Pathways for Gifted Learners: Supporting Adults and Students in Exploring Passions

with scott sirek

tuesday, march 3, 2026
7:00pm – 8:30pm CT via zoom

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
no REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Mentorships can be powerful tools for gifted learners, offering depth, challenge, connection, as well as authentic exploration of passions. Join Scott Sirek, former Stillwater GT Coordinator and long-time mentor, for a conversation designed for both adults and students who want to learn how mentorships can support growth and open new opportunities.

This CHAT will provide practical strategies for adults supporting gifted youth and guidance for students interested in pursuing mentorships themselves, how to identify interests, seek out experts, design meaningful projects, and build relationships that nurture passion and purpose.

Scott’s mentoring background spans work with the Wisconsin New Teacher Project, the development of school-based professional mentoring programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and serving as a founding member of the multi-year Synergy Project grant, which invested significant funding to empower students with real-world passions, with the resources and mentored learning to engage in meaningful discovery.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83332970173?pwd=SuuMjFvp470aByuU9eAa2pW9uP0GT7.1

What is a CHAT Night? CHAT (Connect. Help. Advocate. Talk.) 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. Due to the nature of CHAT nights, they are not recorded.

FREE* and Open to All but registration is required

*Participants will be responsible for the cost of their own food, drink, and activities at event venues

Sunday-Funday Online Trivia

Sunday, February 22, 2026
2:00-4:00pm CT via zoom

More Information and Registration

Enjoy connecting with fellow gifted adults to laugh and tackle fun mind games! A dynamic, engaging interaction to solve fun trivia from the comfort of your home. Registration is required to get the Zoom link. 
 

Gray Matter Gala: A Game Night Convergence for Neuro Divergents

Tuesday, march 10, 2026
7:00-9:30pm CT
Blackstack brewing
St Paul, MN

More Information and Registration

Bringing gifted adults together to engage and connect through a fun, but also affordable (board) game night.