Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

Connections. Advocacy. Resources. Equity. Support.

Community Hub

MCGT strives to create an inclusive community of those interested in supporting gifted & talented learners.

“The support and information I received through MCGT was essential in helping me to navigate the waters of raising my highly gifted children. Connecting with other parents, attending the conferences and seminars gave me the tools I needed to parent my children while also maximizing their educational experiences in a K-12 system that wasn’t always a good fit. Thank you MCGT!”

-Parent of Gifted Children

Chapters

MCGT chapters are formal group of MCGT members, organized by district, region, or other common goals. A chapter has officers, collecting a portion of each member’s MCGT membership fee, and using those funds as they wish. 

Community Groups

MCGT Community Groups are informal gatherings of interested parents. No bylaws, officers, or financials. Just connections, sharing, and support. 

MCGT Events

MCGT hosts a variety of speaker events, discussion groups, children and family events, and an annual conference. Information can be found on our events calendar or follow us on social media.

MCGT’s Facebook Posts

Registration for the annual Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Education Symposium is now open! More information and registration: gtsymposium.orgJoin us in Austin, MN on June 11-13 for one of the best in-person professional learning opportunities available. The annual Symposium provides an opportunity for educators, counselors, administrators and parents to gain greater understanding of the unique needs of gifted and high potential learners. Attendees choose from a wide variety of sessions on evidence-based practices for equitably addressing the instructional and social emotional needs of gifted learners, including students who are twice-exceptional, culturally and linguistically diverse. All are welcome to register and attend the symposium.#MCGT #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #socialemotionalgifted #giftedadults #giftedparenting #socialemotionalgifted #giftededucationmn #MDE #megt #hormelgiftedsymposium See MoreSee Less
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NEW DAY/TIME!! Join MCGT for our Talented Tots Discussion Group! Wednesday, May 1st @12pm Central Time via ZoomDo you have a bright or talented kid between the ages of 1 and 5? Come discuss all the hilarity, exasperation, and joy of raising bright young kids with other parents who get it! This supportive parent community is a place to ask questions, share stories, meet new friends, and exchange tips and ideas. All interested parents are welcome to join Talented Tots. You do not need to be a MCGT member or even live in Minnesota to participate! We look forward to meeting you. Find details for all MCGT's discussion groups here: mcgt.net/discussion-gro#MCGT#m#MNGiftedif#MCGT##DrDanikaMaddocksd#TalentedTotsDrDanikaMaddocksPhDk#talentedtotsd#MCGTcaresca#MCGTConnectionst#giftedparentingnting See MoreSee Less
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NEW DAY/TIME!! Join MCGT for our Talented Tots Discussion Group! Wednesday, May 1st @12pm Central Time via ZoomDo you have a bright or talented kid between the ages of 1 and 5? Come discuss all the hilarity, exasperation, and joy of raising bright young kids with other parents who get it! This supportive parent community is a place to ask questions, share stories, meet new friends, and exchange tips and ideas. All interested parents are welcome to join Talented Tots. You do not need to be a MCGT member or even live in Minnesota to participate! We look forward to meeting you. Find details for all MCGT's discussion groups here: mcgt.net/discussion-gro#MCGT#m#MNGiftedif#MCGT##DrDanikaMaddocksd#TalentedTotsDrDanikaMaddocksPhDk#talentedtotsd#MCGTcaresca#MCGTConnectionst#giftedparentingnting See MoreSee Less
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There's still time to sign up to shop the STAR used curriculum sale this Wednesday, May 1. STAR welcomes guest shoppers, and is using a timed shopping slot system to make sure we don't unintentionally overwhelm our host church with a surge of unfamiliar faces.www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAAAA29A2FDC16-48984072-shop#/We're seeing a lot of high-quality, desirable-condition material on the donation list (Moving Beyond the Page, Michael Clay Thompson, Beast Academy, Art of Problem Solving, and more…) as well as a broad assortment of manipulatives, games, and books, and more.Email any questions to STARAcademyInfo @gmail.com and bring a friend! See MoreSee Less
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NEW DAY/TIME! Talented Tots Discussion Group this week – FREE and open to anyone! No registration required, just drop in!Join Zoom Meeting:zoom.us/j/94428468815Find all upcoming MCGT events on our Website Calendar: mcgt.net/calendar#MCGT #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTthisweek #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #DrDanikaMaddocks #TalentedTotsDrDanikaMaddocksPhD #talentedtots #giftedparenting See MoreSee Less
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“More important than the many timely and relevant resources MCGT offers, MCGT provided our family with an understanding and welcoming place to share experiences without judgment. We were not alone on this journey but with friends.”

-Parent of a Gifted Child

“As a parent, MCGT was a source of knowledge and support. As a professional, it has provided a resource bank, a feeling of acceptance, and a sense of community, for all of which I am grateful.”

-Parent of a Gifted Child

Thinking of becoming a member? MCGT provides membership benefits.

Click here to view a complete list of MCGT Member benefits!

Discussion Groups

Talented Tots

Do you have a bright or talented kid between the ages of 1 and 5? Come discuss all the hilarity, exasperation, and joy of raising bright young kids with other parents who get it! This supportive parent community is a place to ask questions, share stories, meet new friends, and exchange tips and ideas.

Building Bridges

Are things just not working at school even though your child is really smart? Does your child have wide differences in skills? You may be parenting a twice exceptional child. Join the MCGT 2E discussion group to connect with other parents who are also on this journey, discussing concerns, successes, educational options and much more

Lean on Me

You are not alone in this journey of parenting bright children. Find your people in this monthly discussion group where we talk about raising gifted, creative & talented children