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 Monthly Discussion Groups
FREE and open to all
no registration required
Find more information on our Discussion Group page and find the dates on our website calendar.
All are welcome!
MCGT CHAT NIGHT:
My Child is Gifted – Now What?
Monday, april 20, 2026
7:00 – 8:30pm CT Via zoom
Free and OPen to all
registration required to get the zoom link
Whether your child was just identified as gifted, you suspect your child is gifted, or you’ve been advocating on your child’s behalf for a while, now, you probably have a lot of questions!
Join MCGT for an informal and informative conversation. You can ask your questions and find out what other families have experienced.
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.
Are you a Gifted Adult?
Join MCGT’s Gifted Adult Community Group for an Event!
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.
Dome & Dialogue:
A Capitol Tour + Gifted Adult Gathering
Saturday, April 18, 2026
beginning at 10:40am CT
Join the MCGT Gifted Adult Community for a unique outing that blends exploration, learning, and connection – starting with a free guided tour of the stunning Minnesota State Capitol in St Paul and ending with relaxed conversation over food and drinks.
show & Tell
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:30 – 8:00pm CT via Zoom
Each participant is invited to bring one thing to share — a story, a creation, something you love, or something you’ve learned.
You are also welcome to simply listen. This is not a formal presentation space, but rather a setting for thoughtful sharing and attentive listening.
Welcome to your new community
Connect with other parents through our chapters and MCGT communities.
Upcoming Events
- April 18, 2026
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Dome & Dialogue: A Capitol Tour + Gifted Adult Gathering
April 18, 2026 10:40 am – 12:40 pm
Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155, USA -
MCGT's Rochester GATEway Chapter Science Fair
April 18, 2026 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Willow Creek Middle School, 2425 11th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
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- April 20, 2026
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