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

Strengths and challenges often mask one another in our kids, and high intelligence does not eliminate the need for support. Join MCGT's CHOICES Chapter on August 17 for an evening with licensed therapist Jenelle Peterson on showing up for our intense and deep feeling kids as we head into a new season.Monday, August 17 at Edina Library. The board meeting starts at 6:00 and you can drop in any time; the talk begins at 6:45, so come by then if the speaker is what you are here for. Free, refreshments provided, and open to ALL families.Jenelle Peterson, MA, LPCC, owns Elevated Therapy Solutions and works with highly sensitive, neurodiverse, and anxious individuals and the parents supporting them.RSVP to [email protected]groups.io/g/MCGTCHOICES/calen#MCGT##MinnesotaGiftedi#giftedkidsd#mcgtchoicesoices See MoreSee Less
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Did you know? Find MCGT's Advocacy Resources on our website here: mcgt.net/advocating-for-your-studentmcgt.net/advocating-for-your-communi#mcgtdidyouknowu#MNGiftedi#MNGiftedi#MCGT##MCGT##MCGTcaresC#MCGTConnectionstions See MoreSee Less
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🏞️ Great news, MCGT families! STAR Academy families have planned a series of casual summer park meetups across the Twin Cities metro area — and MCGT families are warmly invited to join!All hangouts start at 1:00 PM and typically last a couple of hours. Bring your own refreshments and activities and just show up — look for a group of friendly faces!🗓️ Summer Park Meetup Dates:August 14 • Staring Park, Eden PrairieAugust 21 • Central Park, Maple GroveSeptember 11 • Hyland Park, BloomingtonQuestions? Email [email protected]📅 groups.io/g/MCGTCHOICES/calendar✉️ [email protected]#MCGT #MinnesotaGifted #mcgtchoices #giftedkids #homeschool #summerfun #ParkMeetUp See MoreSee Less
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Gifted Adult Community GroupChess & Cheers: Where Good Games Meet Good CompanyMonday, August 17, 20267:30pm – 9:30pm CDTInbound BrewCo, Minneapolis,REGISTER NOW: mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6762351Join the MCGT Gifted Adult Community for an evening of chess, conversation, and – if you'd like – a drink at a local brewery. Whether you're an experienced player, just learning the game, or simply looking to connect with other gifted adults in a relaxed setting, you'll fit right in.Never played before? No problem! Beginners are welcome, and we're happy to teach you the basics. Enjoy casual games, engaging conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you have a chess set, feel free to bring it along, though we'll have boards available.#mcgt #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #giftedadults #socialemotional #mcgtgiftedadultcommunity See MoreSee Less
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MCGT's CHOICES Chapter's monthly board meeting is Monday, August 17 at 6:00, at the Edina Library. All families are welcome to sit in on chapter business, and this month we have a guest speaker right after at 6:45. Come for the meeting, the talk, or both.Monday, August 17, 6:00 PMEdina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edinagroups.io/g/MCGTCHOICES/#MCGTd#MinnesotaGifteds#mcgtchoicesCGTChoices 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.

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 Nights

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.