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 Kansas (KS), Gifted Education programs are part of special education services and are governed by state regulations. Kansas defines gifted students as those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced levels when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment. These students are identified as needing differentiated educational services beyond those provided by the regular school program. Kansas state law requires that each school district identify and provide services for gifted students, which may include individualized education programs (IEPs) under the special education umbrella. The state provides funding for gifted education through its special education funding formula, and local school districts may allocate additional resources as they see fit. The federal Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act also supports the identification and education of gifted and talented students, particularly those from under-represented groups, but it does not mandate services or provide significant funding for individual states. For specific information about gifted education programs in Kansas, individuals can refer to resources provided by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) or contact state education agencies directly.