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

This event is free and open to everyone! Whether your child was just identified as gifted, you suspect your child is gifted, or you’ve been advocating on your child’s behalf for a while, now, you probably have a lot of questions! Join MCGT board members and volunteers for an informal and informative conversation. You can ask your questions and find out what other families have experienced– things like:How do I talk with my child about being gifted?Will our school be able to meet my child’s needs?How do I help my kid find friends?This event will not be recorded. You must register in Zoom and then you will receive an automated email with the Zoom Meeting Link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdOiurTspGNQlGBLDyP9P7SFrXj_Y52ui#mcgt #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #SocialEmotionalGifted #giftedadults #giftedparenting #SocialEmotionalGifted #giftededucationmn See MoreSee Less
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"Each time I come to Hormel, I leave with new knowledge and new friendships."Teresa Argo Boatman, Ph.D., LP, is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Plymouth, MN who focuses on helping children, adults, and families find solutions in their real-world situations. Dr. Boatman has spent over 25 years working with families in Minnesota on educational choices and emotional health for children and adults. She co-authored the chapter Anxiety and Gifted Children in the book Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners (2020) and regularly presents to educators and parents on gifted and social emotional topics.Be sure to register today! austin.revtrak.net/Gifted-and-Talented-Symposium/ See MoreSee Less
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💬 Meet the Keynote Speakers!Eric Calvert, Ed.D. is Associate Director at the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University where he oversees accelerated online programs for P-12 students, leads two school-based initiatives focused on equitable talent development initiated through federal Javits grant funding, and leads the Center’s policy and evaluation consultancy. He was previously state director for gifted education and global learning at the Ohio Department of Education and director of youth programs at Purdue’s Gifted Education Resource and Research Institute. Eric has always been interested in technology and “actively lazy” about leveraging technology to support learning, performance, and creativity growing up in the PC revolution and through the emergence of the Internet, the World Wide Web, the arrival of mobile and “smart” devices, and now the generative AI revolution. In addition to his work in gifted education he has developed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in online learning design and psychology and cognitive science for UX. His Center at Northwestern is currently piloting its first series of courses exploring AI for children and adolescents which collectively explore AI4K12.org’s “5 Big Ideas” (perception, representation, learning, natural interaction, and societal impact) through the lens of “cognitive partnership” encouraging students to think metacognitively about the relative strengths and inherent weaknesses of individual biological brains relative to artificial intelligence — and how to make the most of each by leveraging the other. Register for this amazing event today at austin.revtrak.net/Gifted-and-Talented-Symposium/! See MoreSee Less
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MCGT's Rochester Chapter is hosting their Science Fair this week! Find all the details on their website: sites.google.com/site/gatewaysciencefairCheck out MCGT's website calendar for more upcoming events: mcgt.net/#MCGTd#giftededucationmnd#MNGifted ##MCGTte#MCGTcares##MCGTConnectionson#giftedparentingd#MCGTthisweekG#mcgtgatewayc#rochestergatewayt#sciencefairciencefair See MoreSee Less
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This event is free and open to everyone! Whether your child was just identified as gifted, you suspect your child is gifted, or you’ve been advocating on your child’s behalf for a while, now, you probably have a lot of questions! Join MCGT board members and volunteers for an informal and informative conversation. You can ask your questions and find out what other families have experienced– things like:How do I talk with my child about being gifted?Will our school be able to meet my child’s needs?How do I help my kid find friends?You must register in Zoom and then you will receive an automated email with the Zoom Meeting Link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdOiurTspGNQlGBLDyP9P7SFrXj_Y52ui#mcgt #MNGifted #MCGT #MCGTcares #MCGTConnections #SocialEmotionalGifted #giftedadults #giftedparenting #SocialEmotionalGifted #giftededucationmn 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