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

Don't miss MCGT's Lean on Me Monthly Discussion Group – Free and open to all!Tuesday, February 24⋅7:30 – 8:30pm CSTNo registration required, just drop in!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 and talented children. The group focuses on listening, generating ideas, resource sharing, and is for anyone who is a caregiver of elementary and teenage gifted, creative and talented kids. The group will be facilitated by Dr. Teresa Argo Boatman, a local psychologist who specialties in working with gifted people. Join Zoom Meeting:zoom.us/j/95140691227Meeting ID: 951 4069 1227Passcode#MCGT7#MNGifted #DrTeresaArgoBoatmanr#MCGTcares##MCGTa#LeanOnMeDrTeresaBoatmane#MCGTLeanOnMeG#MCGTConnectionso#giftedparentingdparenting See MoreSee Less
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Today! Join MCGT's Gifted Adult Community Group for Trivia! Registration is required to get the zoom link: mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6561790MCGT's Lean on Me Discussion Group meets Tuesday at 7:30pm. All are welcome! No registration required, just join the zoom meeting: zoom.us/j/95140691227Find all of our upcoming events on our website calendar: mcgt.net/#MCGTcares##MCGTa#MNGifted #MCGTf#MCGTConnectionso#giftedparentingd#SocialEmotionalGiftedo#2EG#MCGTLeanOnMeg#MCGTthisweekgt#DrTeresaArgoBoatmanr#LeanOnMeDrTeresaBoatmane#MCGTLeanOnMeG#MCGTthisweekGTthisweek See MoreSee Less
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TODAY!! 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. Register now: mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6561790#MCGT #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #giftedadults #socialemotional See MoreSee Less
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Don't miss MCGT's Lean on Me Monthly Discussion Group – Free and open to all!Tuesday, February 24⋅7:30 – 8:30pm CSTNo registration required, just drop in!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 and talented children. The group focuses on listening, generating ideas, resource sharing, and is for anyone who is a caregiver of elementary and teenage gifted, creative and talented kids. The group will be facilitated by Dr. Teresa Argo Boatman, a local psychologist who specialties in working with gifted people. Join Zoom Meeting:zoom.us/j/95140691227Meeting ID: 951 4069 1227Passcode#MCGT7#MNGifted #DrTeresaArgoBoatmanr#MCGTcares##MCGTa#LeanOnMeDrTeresaBoatmane#MCGTLeanOnMeG#MCGTConnectionso#giftedparentingdparenting See MoreSee Less
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Join MCGT on March 5th to learn about the Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program and Application Process. This is a FREE event and open to all via Zoom.The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for exceptionally promising 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities. Learn more on their website: www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/young-scholars-program/Find all MCGT upcoming events on our website calendar: mcgt.net/calendar#MCGT #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #giftededucation #MCGTConnections #JackKentCookeFoundation #jackkentcookscholars #jkcfoundation 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.