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Community Hub | Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

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/Expo. Information can be found on our events calendar or follow us on social media. MCGT 2024-25 Events at a Glance.

MCGT’s Facebook Posts

Join MCGT on Feb 6th 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 #MCGTConnections #JackKentCookeFoundation #jackkentcookscholars #jkcfoundation See MoreSee Less
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EDIT: CHAT NIGHT POSTPONED due to weather. New date to be determined.Tuesday, January 21, 2025: In-Person CHAT Night on Anxiety and Gifted People at Arete Academy, MinnetonkaFacilitated by Shelly Harvey, MA, MBA, LPCNo registration required. Free and open to everyone!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.#MCGTcares #MCGT #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTConnections #giftedparenting #SocialEmotionalGifted #giftededucationMN #2e #mcgtchat #MDE #megt See MoreSee Less
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Join the MCGT CHOICES Chapter for Winter Doldrums, their annual series of fun activities! There are two events happening this week on Wednesday, no RSVP required. MEET US AT: Inver Grove Heights Aquatic Center Open SwimWhen: Wednesday, 01/22/2025 10:00am-12:00pmRSVP Required: NoCost: $7 (ages 1-11), $10 (ages 12-59)www.ighmn.gov/97/Aquatic-Center READ IN: The Thinking Spot BookstoreWhen: Wednesday 01/22/2025, 2:00pm-3:00pmRSVP Required: NoCost: Freewww.thethinkingspot.us/For more information and all the winter doldrum events, see the CHOICES Calendar on the groups.io page: groups.io/g/MCGTCHOICES/calendar#MCGT #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #SocialEmotionalGifted #giftedparenting #mcgtchoices #mcgtchoiceschapter #choiceswinterdoldrumsseries See MoreSee Less
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Join MCGT's CHOICES Chapter for virtual office hours and a chance to connect with our parents and members for an open discussion.Monday, January 20th at 7:00-7:30 pmus02web.zoom.us/j/86103891912Zoom Meeting ID: 861 0389 1912Passcode: SUPP#MCGT##MNGiftedif#MCGT#M#MCGTcaresca#MCGTConnectionst#SocialEmotionalGiftedi#giftedparentingnt#mcgtchoiceso#mcgtchoiceschapterapter See MoreSee Less
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CHAT Night this week! Anxiety and Gifed People. In-person at Arete Academy, Minnetonka.Tuesday 7:00-8:30pm. Free and open to all, no registration required. Exploring Our Own Needs as Exceptional Adults begins this week. Learn more and register here: mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-5830645CHOICES is hosting two Winter Doldrum Events on Wednesday. RSVP isn't required. See more information for these events, and for the entire Winter Doldrums series on the CHOICES calendar: groups.io/g/MCGTCHOICES/calendar Find all MCGT events on our website calendar: mcgt.net/calen#MCGT##MNGiftedif#MCGT#M#MCGTcaresca#MCGTConnectionst#SocialEmotionalGiftedi#giftedparentingnt#MCGTthisweeks#mcgtchoiceso#mcgtchoiceschaptera#choiceswinterdoldrumsseriese#giftededucationMNi#mcgtchatt#anxietyandgiftedifted 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