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.

Highlighted Events

Navigating Your Relationship with your Adult Gifted/2e Child

6 Sessions

Tuesdays, September 15 – October 20, 2026
7:00 – 8:15pm CDT 

Via Zoom

$150 per household
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Being the parent or caregiver of gifted and twice-exceptional children doesn’t suddenly become simple when they become adults. How do you stay connected, communicate well, respect independence, and support a gifted or 2e adult child on the bumpy road of adulthood without overstepping? Join us for shared stories, collective wisdom, and compassionate conversation.

CHOICES/STAR 2026 Summer Park Days

STAR Academy families have planned a series of casual summer park meetups across the Twin Cities metro area — and MCGT families are warmly invited to join!

All hangouts start at 1:00 PM and typically last a couple of hours. Bring your own refreshments and activities and just show up — look for a group of friendly faces!

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Join MCGT’s Gifted Adult Community Group!

FREE* and Open to All
BUT registration is required

All are welcome! 

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

Day Trip To New Ulm, Minnesota!

Saturday, Sept 19, 2026
11:00am – 3:00pm CT**

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**Carpool options available at 9:30am and return at 4:30pm.

Exploring Community Connection and some Minnesota History. We’ll visit Turner Halle/Rathskeller for lunch with a German flair, and the history of the Turners. Then head to Hermann the German/German Park to walk and explore outside. Finally, we’ll head to Schell’s Brewery walk and explore the grounds with QR self-guided tour.

Check out the full schedule!


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Upcoming Events

August 21, 2026
  • CHOICES/STAR Summer Park Day

    August 21, 2026  1:00 pm3:00 pm
    Central Park of Maple Grove, 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA

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August 25, 2026
  • Lean on Me Monthly Discussion Group

    August 25, 2026  7:30 pm8:30 pm

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September 2, 2026
  • Talented Tots Monthly Discussion Group

    September 2, 2026  12:00 pm1:00 pm

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