Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT)

Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) MCGT envisions that ALL Minnesota families and communities are empowered with equitable access to gifted & talented resources, support and opportunities.

Together we can create connections that respect, value, celebrate and support all people.

Not every school offers National History Day, which means a lot of interested students never get the chance. The MCGT CH...
09/10/2026

Not every school offers National History Day, which means a lot of interested students never get the chance. The MCGT CHOICES Chapter is looking at changing that.

History Day is a year long research project for grades 6 through 12. Students pick a topic tied to an annual theme and present it as a research paper, exhibit, documentary, performance, or website. We are exploring whether CHOICES should host its own February showcase so students have a place to take part.

Competing is not required. Some families may just want resources and field trips to support their history studies, and that counts too. Younger siblings cannot compete, but they are welcome at the showcase and field trips.

Take our quick survey by Sunday, September 20: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvnQW4o-ANzewHwNZKHDcdltkGP90k2YSylRdsj_PsQ_h0aA/viewform

No Google account needed. Questions? [email protected]

Gifted Adult Community GroupDay Trip to New Ulm, Minnesota!Saturday, September 1911:00am - 3:00pm CDT (car pool options ...
09/10/2026

Gifted Adult Community Group
Day Trip to New Ulm, Minnesota!

Saturday, September 19
11:00am - 3:00pm CDT (car pool options at 9:30am)

REGISTER NOW: https://mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6756168

Join the MCGT Gifted Adult Community to explore some Minnesota History in New Ulm, which is nestled in the scenic Minnesota River Valley in South Central Minnesota.

Stops include:
• Turner Halle/Rathskeller for lunch with a German flair, and history of the Turners.
• Hermann the German/German Park to walk and explore outside.
• Schell’s Brewery to walk and explore the grounds with QR self-guided tour outside.

We look forward to seeing you!

Navigating Your Relationship with your Adult Gifted/2e Child6 session series, Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, beginning Sept 15$150 ...
09/09/2026

Navigating Your Relationship with your Adult Gifted/2e Child

6 session series, Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, beginning Sept 15
$150 per household
Register Now: https://mcgt.wildapricot.org/event-6770163

Gifted kids are often bewildering – this doesn’t change when they grow up. In this informal, six-session online conversation series, parents and caregivers gather with others who are also exploring territory parenting books don’t cover. All sessions are guided by experienced facilitators, but the heart of the group is the parents and caregivers themselves. You’ll have space to ask questions, share experiences, and listen to each other.

🏞️ This Friday is the last summer park day! Don't miss it! CHOICES and STAR Academy families will be at Hyland Park in B...
09/09/2026

🏞️ This Friday is the last summer park day! Don't miss it! CHOICES and STAR Academy families will be at Hyland Park in Bloomington. All are welcome 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!

Questions? Email [email protected]

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Join MCGT for our first CHAT Night of the school year: Gifted 101 Thursday, September 24, 7:00-8:30pm CST via Zoom.CHAT...
09/08/2026

Join MCGT for our first CHAT Night of the school year: Gifted 101

Thursday, September 24, 7:00-8:30pm CST via Zoom.
CHAT Nights are FREE and Open to All - no registration required.

Join MCGT for an informal and informative conversations about giftedness with MCGT Board President and owner of Cottonwood Center, Mary Wandrei.

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. Due to the nature of CHAT nights, they are not recorded.

Find all the details and zoom link, as well as all MCGT upcoming events on our website calendar: https://mcgt.net/calendar


On Friday, CHOICES/STAR Academy will be at Hyland Park in Bloomington for a park meet up! Bring your own refreshments an...
09/06/2026

On Friday, CHOICES/STAR Academy will be at Hyland Park in Bloomington for a park meet up!

Bring your own refreshments and activities and just show up — look for a group of friendly faces!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Find all of our upcoming event on our website calendar: https://mcgt.net/calendar

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Hopkins, MN
55343

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