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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
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
Are you a Gifted and Multi-Exceptional Adult? We’ve been hearing the same quiet question from a lot of thoughtful adults lately: “This group sounds interesting… but what if I’m not really gifted?” If that’s you, you’re exactly who this message is for. Giftedness in adulthood often shows up as how you think and experience the world, more qualitative than quantitative.![]()
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The group is 6 weeks of guided discussion with curated resources that provide context for our conversations. We talk about the real-life side of being a bright, intense, complex adult– things like burnout, overthinking, intensity, purpose, relationships, career fit, and managing a brain that doesn’t always come with an off switch. It’s supportive, thoughtful, and confidential.![]()
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6 sessions, Tuesdays, Feb 10 – March 17, 5:30-6:45pm CT![]()
Cost: $150 per household![]()
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More information and registration: mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6307767![]()
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MCGT's Talented Tots Discussion Group will be on Wednesday, February 4th @12pm Central Time via Zoom. Join us! No registration required, just drop in!![]()
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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. ![]()
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All interested parents are welcome to join Talented Tots. You do not need to be a MCGT member or even live in Minnesota to participate! We look forward to meeting you. ![]()
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🌲❄️ CHOICES Winter Doldrums: Westwood Hills Nature Center — Phenology Class![]()
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Learn about how plants and animals adapt to seasonal changes! This phenology class includes an overview of the winter season, an outdoor hike, and a visit with one of Westwood's exhibit animals.![]()
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📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026![]()
🕐 1:00 – 2:00 PM![]()
📍 Westwood Hills Nature Center, St. Louis Park![]()
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💰 $4/person (including adults)![]()
👧 Grades K-6 recommended | All ages welcome![]()
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🧥 Dress for outdoor time — at least half the class is outside!![]()
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🛝 Outdoor playground available before/after class![]()
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📝 RSVP by Wednesday, February 4![]()
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MCGT Outlook's Summer Program Special Edition was emailed to MCGT members!![]()
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Summer programs offer a gifted & talented child the opportunity to explore something completely new and/or to interact with others interested in a specific subject or activity. The programs listed range widely in expense, but some do offer scholarships. ![]()
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The annual MCGT Outlook Summer Program Special Edition is a MCGT membership benefit. Not a MCGT member? Join MCGT before the end of February and we'll email you the Outlook Summer Program Special Edition! ![]()
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$40/year or $75/2 years, become a member here: mcgt.wildapricot.org/membershipform![]()
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Congratulations to MCGT board members, Carol Malueg and Cori Paulet, on their Friend of the Gifted Award from Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and TalentedThe Friend of the Gifted Award is one of the MEGT State Board’s longest-standing honors, recognizing individuals who have made meaningful, lasting contributions to gifted education in Minnesota. Each year, the board thoughtfully determines whether to present the award—and whether to honor one or multiple recipients—based on three key criteria: long-term support of gifted learners, broad-ranging impact, and current residence in Minnesota. ![]()
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This year, we are proud to continue that tradition by recognizing two individuals.![]()
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CAROL MALUEG![]()
Carol Malueg is a nationally respected advocate for gifted and twice-exceptional learners. Carol serves on the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented state board and leads community programming for the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum. A former MCGT Friend of the Gifted award recipient and SENG Presidential Award honoree, she has trained hundreds of parent group facilitators worldwide and contributed to multiple Javits Grant research projects focused on equitable gifted identification and services. Carol is also the author of The Road to Positive Advocacy for Your Gifted Child and the founder of Gifted Roads. ![]()
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Cori Paulet is an education consultant and powerful advocate for equitable gifted education. She partners with families, educators, and school leaders to strengthen identification and services for gifted and advanced learners, with a focus on students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Cori has led three Jacob K. Javits federal research grants with Minnesota schools and is a Past President of the Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented. She has also been a statewide leader in advocacy, co-founding a legislative initiative with MEGT leaders, and is a sought-after presenter on gifted education, creativity, and the thoughtful use of AI in schools.![]()
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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
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