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
CHAT Night: Exploring High School Options (AP, IB, PSEO, Community College, etc
with Lynn norby
thursday, february 19, 2026
7:00 – 8:30pm CT via zoom
free and open to all
no registration required
Join a conversation about what options are available to high school students in Minnesota as they work to find the right fit of challenge, experiences, and readiness for post high school experiences.
Lynn Norby was a founding member of what is now the MCGT Choices chapter and also of STAR Academy. She homeschooled all 4 of her kids at one time and homeschooled one full-time through all of high school. Her kids went on to attend U of MN, St. Johns and Notre Dame and 3 continued on through graduate degrees. Each had different paths through AP, PSEO and Community College and different benefits of participating in these programs.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89812966562?pwd=OJ4Az6M58RjrHdrUQGA8a8JYXrtxiJ.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.
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.
Welcome to your new community
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Upcoming Events
- February 21, 2026
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CANCELED: Let's Stop Crashing Into Writing Family Event
February 21, 2026 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Aŋpétu Téča Education Center, 1910 County B Rd W, Roseville, MN 55113, USA
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- February 22, 2026
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Gifted Adult Community Group: Sunday-Funday Online Trivia
February 22, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
via Zoom
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- February 24, 2026
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Beyond Bright: Social & Emotional Learning for Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners A Virtual Professional Learning Series
February 24, 2026 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
via Zoom
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