Chicago Gifted Community Center

02/15/2026

This is a great opportunity to learn more about CGCC Professional Member, Science & Arts Academy!

If you know families who are exploring education options for their children, invite them to our Admissions Coffee Chat on Thursday, February 19, 9:00–10:30am CT at Science & Arts Academy.

Guests will learn about the unique characteristics of gifted children and how SAA’s approach helps students thrive academically and personally. Your invitation could be the first step for a family discovering the right school for their child!
scienceandartsacademy.org/learn-more

02/07/2026

The CGCC Community Calendar lists CGCC events, CGCC Professional Member events, plus community events in Chicago and the local suburbs that might be of interest for our members. Select national events and webinars are included also. Contact us if you have an event to share. https://chicagogiftedcommunity.org/Calendar/

12/26/2025

CGCC Parent Support Dinner Naperville/Aurora/Wheaton
January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM, Adelle's Kitchen
Please register so we know how many to plan for!
https://chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6299230

12/22/2025

See the latest CGCC blog post about the upcoming Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC) Virtual Parent Mini-Conference on January 22! https://chicagogiftedcommunity.org/Blog/13575150

12/13/2025

Did you miss Wednesday's CGCC/Midwest Academy for Gifted Education, NFP event, "My Child's Amazing Mind," with Dr. Jeanne Zehr, Director of Feuerstein Programs North America? You can view the video on the members-only webinar recordings section of our website. https://chicagogiftedcommunity.org/page-1859872

12/11/2025

CGCC Parent support group: Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids
Thursday, December 18 at 7 PM Central via Zoom
Register here: https://chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6274713

Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members. While conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees, we will begin with the topic of underachievement based on the work of Jim Delisle. Listen in advance to this episode of The Neurodiversity Podcast or learn more when we meet: Episode 293: The Over-Under on Achievement with Jim Delisle https://neurodiversitypodcast.com/home/2025/10/29/episode-293-the-over-under-on-achievement-with-jim-delisle

12/06/2025

CGCC Professional Member GPS Parent Series offers frequent online events for parents with engaging speakers. Check out our CGCC Community Calendar for more events! https://chicagogiftedcommunity.org/Calendar

🎓 College admissions decoded!
Join acclaimed higher-education author Jeff Selingo in conversation with New York Times finance columnist Ron Lieber for an honest look at what really matters in choosing — and paying for — college.
Discover why prestige isn’t everything, how to find true fit and value, and ways to reduce stress and debt in the college search.

📅 Wednesday, Dec 10 | Noon & 7 PM CT 💻 Free & open to the public |

11/30/2025

Your Child's Amazing Mind - a CGCC/MAGE event
December 10, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The neuroscience of the brain can be overwhelmingly complex or a message of hope! Dr. Zehr offers science as a message of hope! Join us for a delightful hands-on engaging evening with this educator, parent, international speaker and trainer. With 25 years immersed in the Feurstein method, Dr. Zehr will bring us strategies to use immediately:
Mediated Learning Experience
28 Cognitive Functions for Life
Neuroscience to Use
Growth Mindset Techniques

Our co-host and CGCC Professional member, Midwest Academy for Gifted Education, NFP, has opened a Feuerstein program in Chicago . Their first and long awaited mediation session began in October with an initial cohort of 5 students ages 9+.

More information and registration here: https://www.chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6408524

11/08/2025

If you are a preschool teacher who is currently teaching children between ages 3-5 in public, private, parochial, or charter schools in the United States, you currently teach science as part of your PreK curriculum, and you are at least 18 years of age, you are eligible to participate in this dissertation research study. Please share with your colleagues! https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i4KujCsFghwAM6

10/26/2025

CGCC Professional Member Event October 28-29
MAGE Workshops: Midwest Academy for Gifted Education, NFP welcomes LIN LIM Ph.D., MBA., MGSCC® renowned giftedness expert - Multiple events! https://chicagogiftedcommunity.org/event-6412777

10/18/2025

Come see us at the IAGC - Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, October 27-28 at NIU Naperville and learn about the opportunities for support and socializing that our organization offers Chicagoland families! iagcgifted.org/IAGC2025

10/17/2025

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Dr. Jim Delisle, a cherished educator, author, and long-time advocate for gifted children. His wisdom, compassion, and clarity have shaped the lives of countless students, families, and professionals in the gifted community.

In his memory, we’re sharing his SENG articles—timeless reflections that continue to inspire and guide us.
🔗 Read Jim Delisle’s writings on SENG
https://sengifted.org/author/jim-delisle/