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 Gifted & Talented Expo. Information can be found on our events calendar or follow us on social media.

MCGT’s Facebook Posts

Talented Tots Discussion Group is on Wednesday @12pm CST FREE and open to anyone! No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting:us06web.zoom.us/j/94428468815Find all the details and more 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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Join MCGT's Gifted Adult Community Group for Bingo with a Beat: A Festive Night Out!Monday, Dec 22, 2025, 6:30-9:00pm, St. PaulMore Information and Registration (required): mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6424982Join 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.#mcgt #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #giftedadults #socialemotional See MoreSee Less
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Love a good Black Friday deal? So do we! We're just calling to let you know that if you wait until Cyber Monday to register for our midwinter conference, it'll be too late.⏰️ Early bird pricing is only good through November 30th!mnegt.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=17&ts=1762629400#mngiftededucation #MNEGT#MNgifted#MEGT_mngifted#giftededucation #giftededucators#professionaldevelopment#blackfriday#cybermonday#earlybird See MoreSee Less
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Check out MCGT's Professionals Directory here:mcgt.net/mn-gifted-profession#mcgtdidyouknowu#MNGiftedi#MNGiftedi#MCGT##MCGT##MCGTcaresC#MCGTConnectionstions See MoreSee Less
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Register Today! MCGT Speaker EventUnderstanding and Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of your Gifted Childwith Teresa Argo Boatman, PhDWednesday, December 10th, 20257:00-8:30pm CST via Zoom$10 MCGT Member$25 Non-Member, become a member now: mcgt.wildapricot.org/membershipformMore Information and Registration: mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6307693#DrTeresaArgoBoatman #SocialEmotionalGifted #MCGT #MCGT #MNGifted #2E #giftededucation #giftedparenting #giftedprofessionals #EmotionalIntensity 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.

2e 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 ask questions and 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

CHAT

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.

MCGT Member Directory

MCGT has a member directory that will help you find other members in your city or school district. Membership login required. 

MCGT Member Forums

Join the discussions in our Member Forums. Topics include New to Gifted, Event Follow up Discussions, Twice-Exceptional (2e), Gifted Adults, and more! Membership login required.