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 Arizona, Gifted Education programs are designed to cater to students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various domains such as intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or specific academic fields. These students require specialized services and activities beyond what is typically offered in schools to fully develop their potential. Arizona state law mandates that public schools identify and serve gifted students. The state provides guidelines for the identification process and requires that school districts develop gifted education programs to meet the unique needs of these students. Funding for gifted education in Arizona comes from both state and local sources, and the amount and distribution of funds can vary. The federal Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act also supports gifted education, with a focus on serving under-represented groups, and provides funding for research. However, the Javits program's reach is limited, and it is not the primary source of funding for gifted programs in Arizona. For more detailed information on gifted education in Arizona, including specific programs and contacts, individuals can visit the National Association for Gifted Children's website.