Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented

RUN FOR THE MEGT BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

Are you passionate about advocating for gifted students and educators? MEGT is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors!

✨ Three positions open:
• 1 North Region
• 2 South Region

✅ Eligibility highlights:
👥 Must be a MEGT member. Join us!
🗺️ Live or work in the region you run for. Check out the map with regions here: https://mnegt.org/Regions_Page
🗓️ About 2 hours/month + committee work

🗳️ Applications due by Saturday, 5/9, at 11:59 p.m.
🔗 Apply via this link: https://mnegt.org/survey.php?id=22

📧 Questions? Email [email protected] or talk to a current board member of you'd like to know more.


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The LAST Gifted Leadership Network meeting is happening this week! GLN is MEGT's members-only space for Minnesota gifted leaders.

The GLN brings coordinators and leaders together to talk through real challenges, share ideas, and learn from each other.

This is where honest conversations happen—and where practical solutions start.

Final meeting of the 2025–2026 school year:
🗓 Friday, April 17
🕛 12:00–2:00 p.m.
💻 Zoom

MEGT members: Email [email protected] for Zoom info.

Not a member yet? This is the kind of collaboration you get access to. Join MEGT to be part of future conversations.

🎉 MEGT is proud to welcome *Jody Barth* as the newest member of our State Board of Directors! 🎉

Bringing a strong passion for equity, advocacy, and expanding access to gifted programming, Barth has led meaningful work to reduce disparities and improve opportunities for students. With experience as a classroom teacher, Math Lead, and Talent Development Specialist, their background reflects a deep commitment to supporting learners and educators alike.

We’re excited for the insight, collaboration, and innovation ahead coming from the Mid-MN region!

Note: This position was uncontested, so electronic voting was not held.

Please join us in welcoming Jody! 👏

Educators, please SHARE this with families who might need it. MDE's Gifted Education department is hosting a virtual workshop on Navigating Early Entrance to Kindergarten Decisions this Wednesday, 2/18, from 1-2:30 p.m.

It's a repeat of November's presentation.

Pre-registration is not required.

🔗Join the call: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1608154005?pwd=GboC3dSbPshANcFaIGS9wTi06EASY0.1

Questions? Reach out to Wendy Behrens with MDE.



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RUN FOR THE MEGT BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

Are you passionate about advocating for gifted students and educators? MEGT is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors!

✨ Five positions open:
• 2 North Region
• 1 Mid-MN Region
• 2 South Region

✅ Eligibility highlights:
👥 Must be a MEGT member. Join us!
🗺️ Live or work in the region you run for. Check out the map with regions here: https://mnegt.org/Regions_Page
🗓️ About 2 hours/month + committee work

🗳️ Applications due by February 8th at 11:59 p.m.
🔗 Apply via this link: https://mnegt.org/survey.php?id=20

📧 Questions? Email [email protected] or talk to a current board member of you'd like to know more.

Happening now: Sara Christopherson with WebbAlign is giving her keynote: "Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK): A Lexicon for Complexity."

Attendees can connect with and learn more from our keynote speaker at two breakout sessions during the conference: "Unlocking Cognitive Complexity with Webb's DOK" and "Protecting Cognitive Complexity while Supporting Multilingual Learners."

https://mnegt.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=17&ts=1762629400

At our MEGT Midwinter Conference, we've been busy building in our off time or when our brains need a quick break.

https://mnegt.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=17&ts=1762629400

MEGT After Hours is happening now! Educators are learning how to gamify their instruction and having a whole lot of fun.

If you're at the conference and not in the ballroom, COME ON DOWN!

https://mnegt.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=17&ts=1762629400

Happening now: Dr. Vicki Phelps is giving her keynote on "From Blueprint to Brilliance: Tools for Talent Development."

In addition to the keynote, attendees can connect with Dr. Phelps at two breakout sessions during the conference. Sunday's breakout is "Impacting Classroom Instruction through High Leverage Practices in Gifted Education." Monday's breakout session is "Dynamic Differentiation through Independent Research Projects: The I-LEARN Process."

https://mnegt.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=17&ts=1762629400

The MEGT Star of the North Award has its roots in a long tradition of celebrating exceptional students. From 1999 to 2011, MEGT, in partnership with NAGC, presented the Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award to young people who made a meaningful difference in their communities while excelling academically or in the arts. When national funding ended and that award was discontinued, the MEGT State Board established the Star of the North Award in 2012—ensuring that Minnesota would continue to recognize and honor outstanding gifted students who shine brightly in their schools and communities.

🌟 Celebrating Celia Pratt! 🌟

Celia is an outstanding leader, scholar, and teammate at Dakota Meadows Middle School. Accelerating in high school math since 6th grade, she shines in academics while tutoring others and competing in Math Masters, Math League, and Mathcounts. Beyond the classroom, Celia serves on Hope Squad, Student Council, and Stewardship Club, helping create a positive, welcoming school community.

From soccer and tennis to orchestra and youth symphony, Celia embraces every challenge with heart, humor, and hard work. We’re proud to celebrate her as a nominee for the MEGT ⭐ Star of the North Award! 💙

https://mnegt.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=17&ts=1762629400