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    • September 07, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Hyland Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
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    Gifted Adult Community Group

    Curiosity & Creation: An Afternoon Experiencing Nature's Gifts


    September 7, 2025

    1:00-4:30pm CDT



    Join us for either a short hike or sitting in stillness; using all of your senses to observe the world around you. Afterwards we will gather to create an art project (collage, mobile, etc.) that embodies your observations from the afternoon.  



    WHEN: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:00-4:30pm CDT

    WHERE: Hyland Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438

    COST: FREE and open to everyone. Registration is required - a confirmation email with all event details will be sent the day before. 


    Questions? Email info@mcgt.net


    The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) is a state-wide non-profit support and advocacy organization of parents, educators, and other professionals who live or work with gifted children and are interested in their education and well-being.


    • September 17, 2025
    • October 22, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • via Zoom
    Register


    Gifted Roads ~ Support & Resources for Gifted and Multi-Exceptional People



    Caregiver Conversations: Parenting Gifted Adult Kids


    6 Sessions
    Wednesday Mornings, Sept 17 - Oct 22
    8:00am - 9:00am CDT (UTC -5)


    They’re always your child, but now they are an adult. How does your relationship change and evolve in a positive way?  How do you navigate the rough times? We’ll talk about strategies for communicating with your gifted adult children and what you can learn from each other and about yourselves. Join us for shared stories, collective wisdom, less frustration, and more laughter. 

     

    Participants will receive weekly discussion summaries and access to a shared folder of resources curated specifically for the interests and needs of the group.

     

    Topics include:

    1. Traits of Gifted Adult Children

    2. Evolving Family Relationships

    3. The Journey from Active Parent to Mentor Parent

    4. Rethinking Communication with Your Gifted Adult Kids

    5. The Bumpy Road to Wisdom 

    6. Who Are We Now?

     

    Date:  Wednesday Mornings, September 17th through October 22nd

    Time:  8:00am to 9:00am Central Daylight Time (UTC -5)

    Discussion Guides:  Carol Malueg and Joan Larson

    Cost:  $120 per household (parenting and caregiving partners welcome)
    Contact support@giftedroads.com for scholarship availability or if you’d like to provide a scholarship for another attendee.

    Location:  Virtual—a Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the first meeting

    Questions?  Email carol@malueg.com



    Carol Malueg, M.A., GCT, 2e,  is a learning coach and consultant, specializing in gifted and twice-exceptional education and support. Carol serves on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) and the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF).  She was honored with the MCGT Friend of the Gifted Award in 2020.  Carol has trained hundreds of Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Model Parent Group Facilitators worldwide and was awarded the SENG Presidential Award for Distinguished Service in 2021. She has worked on three Javits Grant research projects focused on improving identification of and services for gifted at-risk students.  Her company, Gifted Roads, addresses the gifted and multi-exceptional experience across the lifespan.https://giftedroads.com



    Joan Larson is a gifted education specialist with Minnetonka Public Schools in Minnesota.  She was an elementary classroom teacher for ten years, and has been a gifted education specialist for thirty years.   Joan earned her Master’s Degree in Gifted, Creative, and Talented education from the University of St. Thomas.  She has worked full-time work with gifted and talented students and their families in a variety of capacities, including program and curriculum development, coaching fellow teachers, and helping families navigate school with their gifted children.  She has trained hundreds of SENG Model Parent Group Facilitators and led SMPGs with participants from all over the world.


    What parents have said about Caregiver Conversations: 
    “This was not the typical powerpoint presentation with following Q&A. The entire process was guided conversations about what participants are facing with each of the points covered in the sessions' agenda and more. We got to know each other in this authentic environment and became more friends than participants. Thank you!” ~ Nichole S.

     

    “This was fabulous; informative, open-minded, supportive and fun.” ~ Nichole S.

     

    “So great to not feel alone!” ~ Jill S.

     

    “I had never before thought about myself as being gifted. This realization has helped me understand my child better.” ~ S.B.

     

    “The leads and participants in the class were so welcoming and open. I truly appreciate what everyone brought to the conversations.” ~ S.B.

     





    • October 07, 2025
    • November 11, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • via Zoom
    Registration is closed


    Registration opens Sept 1, 2025


    Gifted Roads ~ Support & Resources for Gifted and Multi-Exceptional People



     

    Exploring Our Own Needs as Gifted and Multi-exceptional Adults


    6 Sessions
    Tuesdays, October 7 - November 11, 2025
    6:30 - 7:45pm CT 


    Adulting is hard, even when you've been at it for a while. Gifted and 2e adults often don't have a welcoming space where we can share the ups and downs of being a smart, quirky person in a world that doesn't always understand our intensity or get our jokes. Framed by weekly topics, this discussion series is all about celebrating yourself and the other gifted adults in your life.

     

    Date:  Tuesdays, October 7 - November 11, 2025

    Time:  6:30 to 7:45 pm Central Time 

    Discussion Guides:  Carol Malueg and Joan Larson

    Cost:  $150 per household (partners welcome)
    Contact support@giftedroads.com for scholarship availability or if you’d like to provide a scholarship for another attendee.

    Location:  Virtual, using Zoom — a Zoom link will be sent to all participants before the first meeting

    Questions?  Email carol@malueg.com



    Carol Malueg, M.A., GCT, 2e,  is a learning coach and consultant, specializing in gifted and twice-exceptional education and support. Carol serves on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) and the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum (GHF).  She was honored with the MCGT Friend of the Gifted Award in 2020.  Carol has trained hundreds of Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Model Parent Group Facilitators worldwide and was awarded the SENG Presidential Award for Distinguished Service in 2021. She has worked on three Javits Grant research projects focused on improving identification of and services for gifted at-risk students.  Her company, Gifted Roads, addresses the gifted and multi-exceptional experience across the lifespan.https://giftedroads.com



    Joan Larson is a gifted education specialist with Minnetonka Public Schools in Minnesota.  She was an elementary classroom teacher for ten years, and has been a gifted education specialist for thirty years.   Joan earned her Master’s Degree in Gifted, Creative, and Talented education from the University of St. Thomas.  She has worked full-time work with gifted and talented students and their families in a variety of capacities, including program and curriculum development, coaching fellow teachers, and helping families navigate school with their gifted children.  She has trained hundreds of SENG Model Parent Group Facilitators and led SMPGs with participants from all over the world.


    What parents have said about Caregiver Conversations: 
    “This was not the typical powerpoint presentation with following Q&A. The entire process was guided conversations about what participants are facing with each of the points covered in the sessions' agenda and more. We got to know each other in this authentic environment and became more friends than participants. Thank you!” ~ Nichole S.

     

    “This was fabulous; informative, open-minded, supportive and fun.” ~ Nichole S.

     

    “So great to not feel alone!” ~ Jill S.

     

    “I had never before thought about myself as being gifted. This realization has helped me understand my child better.” ~ S.B.

     

    “The leads and participants in the class were so welcoming and open. I truly appreciate what everyone brought to the conversations.” ~ S.B.

     





    • October 08, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • BlackStack Brewing, 755 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
    Register

    Gifted Adult Community Group

    Gray Matter Gala: A Game Night Convergence for Neuro Divergents


    October 8, 2025

    7:00-9:30pm CDT



    Bringing gifted adults together to engage and connect through a fun, but also affordable (board) game night.


    1. Although BlackStack doesn’t serve food, guests are welcome to bring their own or enjoy meals from a food truck that’s often on-site.

    2. Parking is limited in the outdoor lot, but additional underground parking is available and shared with Can Can Wonderland, along with some nearby off-street parking for convenience.

    3. Attendees can locate us by looking for a table sign with MCGT and lead will be wearing a bright reflective vest. 


    WHEN: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:00-9:30pm CDT

    WHERE: BlackStack Brewing, 755 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104

    COST: FREE and open to everyone. Registration is required - a confirmation email with all event details will be sent the day before. 


    Questions? Email info@mcgt.net


    The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) is a state-wide non-profit support and advocacy organization of parents, educators, and other professionals who live or work with gifted children and are interested in their education and well-being.


    • October 25, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 10225 Yellow Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343
    Register


        Vendor Table Registration

    Gifted & Talented EXPO

    October 25, 2025
    1:00-4:00pm CDT



    Join MCGT for an opportunity to showcase your business/organization/school to families with gifted & talented students with a vendor table at MCGT's Expo. 


    We are planning an event to include schools, professionals, and businesses that provide services for gifted learners and their families. In addition we will have speakers and other sessions on topics related to giftedness.


    We will be publicizing this event widely and are hoping for over 70 families to attend during the 3 hour period. Running concurrently with the event, Arete Academy will be offering school age youth programming.


    Registration to attend the EXPO will open to the public on September 15, 2025.


    WHEN: Oct 25, 2024, 1:00pm - 4:00pm


    WHERE: MCGT's EXPO will be held at Arete Academy, 10225 Yellow Circle Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343.


    COST: 
    Sponsor & School Registration open now!

    MCGT Sponsors - FREE table

    School Gifted & Talented Programs - FREE table


    All other Vendor Registrations open on August 28th:

    MCGT Professional Members - $30/table
    All Others - $50/table

    QR Code option - $25 - Can't be there to have a table? We'll share your website QR code with all attendees 


    Photo Release

    By attending the MCGT Expo, attendees agree to allow their names, likenesses and images either in audio, photographic or video format, recorded onsite during the conference to be used by MCGT for educational, promotional, and archival purposes.


    Questions? Email info@mcgt.net


    The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) is a state-wide non-profit support and advocacy organization of parents, educators, and other professionals who live or work with gifted & talented children and are interested in their education and well-being.

    • October 29, 2025
    • February 24, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • via Zoom
    Register

    Registration opens August 28, 2025
    Beyond Bright: 
    Social & 
    Emotional Learning for Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners

    A Virtual Professional Learning Series

    Registration is required.



    Session Dates & Speakers:

    • Wednesday, October 29, 12:00–2:00 PM CT
      Dr. C. Matthew Fugate, Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education

    • Tuesday, December 9, 12:00–2:00 PM CT
      Dr. Debra Troxclair, Lamar University

    • Tuesday, February 24, 12:00–2:00 PM CT
      Guest Speaker: To be announced


    Gifted students often excel academically while quietly navigating complex emotional and social challenges. This three-part virtual series explores how Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) can support gifted and twice-exceptional learners—including those with ADHD, high creativity, anxiety, and identities from traditionally underrepresented groups. Through expert-led sessions, participants will gain practical strategies to foster resilience, belonging, and inclusive learning environments that honor both intellect and emotional depth.

    Who Should Attend:
    Educators, counselors, administrators, gifted education specialists, and coordinators.

    Cost: $100 for the 3-session series
    $10 invoicing fee applies to all invoices, invoice 30 days after first workshop

    Additional Details:

    • Virtual format - Zoom link will be emailed prior to each session
    • Earn 6 CEUs from the Minnesota Department of Education
    • All sessions will be recorded and available following the event


    This series is proudly presented in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented.


    Contact - Registration Questions: Jennifer Farner, MCGT, info@mcgt.net

    Contact - Program Questions: Wendy Behrens, 651.582.8786, wendy.behrens@state.mn.us 

    Request for special accommodations must be submitted in writing and received a minimum of 14 business days prior to each session. Please note, we are unable to provide copies of the presentation prior to the presentation.


    If you are paying by check or purchase order, please make your check payable to MCGT (Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented) and mail to:

    Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

    PO Box 143

    Hopkins, MN 55343


     


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