Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

Building community and empowering families of gifted & talented children from all backgrounds through five core values: Connections, Advocacy, Resources, Equity, and Support.

MCGT Cares

Resources

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

Identifying Gifted

Highlighted Events

Speaker: Understanding and Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of your Gifted Child

with teresa argo boatman, ph.d.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
7:00 – 8:30pm CT via zoom

Register here now!
$10 for MCGT Members, $25 Non-Members

Through connections with the neuroscience of what happens in the brain, Dr. Boatman explores the social and emotional journey of gifted children and how parents can support development of self understanding and responses throughout the journey.

MCGT Members will have access to the video recording for four months after the event. Not a MCGT member? Join today!

Speaker: Strategies for Positive and Productive Advocacy

with katherine geary and carol malueg

thursday, january 15, 2026
7:00pm – 8:30pm CT via zoom

Register here now!
$10 for MCGT Members, $25 Non-Members

Advocacy is an ongoing process. How your child’s individual needs are best met will be unique; a combination of traditional and non-traditional educational experiences, learning opportunities in the community, and learning experiences in the home. The exact details will depend upon the individual child, the family, and the available options and opportunities.

This session will address practical strategies and action steps for productive and positive advocacy, and how you can use MCGT’s Advocacy Toolkit while advocating for your gifted or twice-exceptional child.

MCGT Members will have access to the video recording for four months after the event. Not a MCGT member? Join today!

Are you a Gifted Adult?
Join MCGT‘s Gifted Adult Community Group for an Event!

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

Bingo With a Beat: A Festive Night Out

December 22, 2025
6:30-9:00pm CST
The Hive collaborative, St. Paul

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Join the Gifted Adult Community for a festive outing to The Hive Collaborative’s 16 Bar Bingo – Holiday Edition. Enjoy live music, laughter, and friendly competition in this upbeat mix of name-that-tune trivia, and cheer. Don’t fret about your music knowledge — the night is filled with holiday favorites and plenty of hints along the way.

Synapse and Sips:
A Gifted Zoom Game Night

JANUARY 9, 2026
7:00-9:00pm CST
VIA ZOOM

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Settle in for a cozy night with friends from the comfort of your home, and dive into an interactive game that is sure to spark some giggles.

Synapse keeps everyone on their toes as players build sentences one word at a time to lead teammates to a secret word. Expect odd phrases, unexpected turns, and bursts of creativity—it’s a workout for your wit and imagination.