Gifted Education or Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) or Talented and Gifted (TAG) are school programs designed for students who show high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school to fully develop those capabilities.

These programs, policies, and the funding for them vary from state to state and among schools and school districts. The only federal program for gifted children is the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, which focuses on identifying and serving students who are traditionally under-represented in gifted and talented programs—such as minority students, students from low-income backgrounds or who are English language learners, and children with disabilities.

The Javits program is designed to help reduce gaps in achievement and to encourage the establishment of equal educational opportunities for all U.S. students. The program funds applied research and the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented. In fiscal year 2017 the Javits program received $12 million in federal funds.

Visit https://www.nagc.org/gifted-state for more information on gifted programs available in your state, including agency and association contact information.

In Alabama, Gifted Education programs are designed to cater to the needs of students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various domains. The state mandates the identification and service of gifted students through the Alabama Administrative Code (AAC), specifically AAC 290-8-9-.12. This code requires that public schools identify gifted students and provide them with appropriately challenging educational programs. The state defines 'gifted' as children and youth who are found to have an exceptionally high degree of intellect and/or superior talent in creative thinking or in a specific academic field. Alabama's Plan for Gifted Students outlines the framework for services, and local education agencies are responsible for implementing the plan with guidance from the Alabama State Department of Education. Funding for these programs comes from state allocations, local funds, and federal grants, including the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, which supports educational opportunities for under-represented groups in gifted education. However, the level of funding and the specific services offered can vary across different school districts within the state.