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Supporting your Gifted Child’s Education during COVID-19

MCGT Virtual Mini Conference – September 12, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Join us as Dr. Richard Cash and Dr. Diane Heacox help us navigate the challenging new world of changing educational experiences. Dr. Cash will be talking about Assisting your Child in Trying Times and Dr. Heacox will present on Tips on Supporting and Enhancing Distance Learning.

MCGT Members $10 

(MCGT Membership includes access to the presentations for 4 months)

Non Members $20

More Information and Registration

ONLINE CHAT NIGHTS FOR MCGT MEMBERS ONLY

CHAT (Connect Help Advocate Talk) Zoom Discussions will be available to Members Only on a monthly (or more) basis. CHATs are informal discussions on specific topics facilitated by experts

September 2: Dr Teresa Boatman, Supporting Your Child's Mental Health

September 29: Dr. Liz Adams, Gifted Dyslexia from a Neuropsychologist's Perspective

October 12: Dr. Mary Wandrei, Parenting Your Fantastic Beasts: Tips from New Scamander

November 4: Dr. Danika Maddox, Managing Anxiety at Home: Tips and Strategies

Future Topics: Supporting LGBTQ Gifted Youth, Successful Acceleration, and many more

No Registration necessary but must be MCGT Member to participate

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CHAT Schedules and Zoom links will be updated here throughout the year

CHAT Schedules and Zoom links

MCGT's 2020 Annual Conference is going Virtual!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 24  9:30 – 12:30 


Intensity, Social Emotional Health, and Gifted Children facilitated by Dr. Matt Zakreski

This ½ day virtual conference will focus on social emotional health and well being of gifted children and their families.

MCGT Members  $20

(MCGT Membership includes access to the presentations for 4 months)

Non Members:  $40  

Watch MCGT's website for more information and registration coming soon!

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