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 Missouri (MO), gifted education programs are designed to cater to the needs of students who demonstrate high capabilities in various domains such as intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or specific academic fields. These programs aim to provide services and activities beyond the standard curriculum to nurture the talents of these students. Missouri state statutes require school districts to have a formal process for identifying and providing for the educational needs of gifted children. However, funding and the implementation of gifted education programs can vary across different school districts within the state. The state does not mandate funding for gifted education, leaving the decision to provide appropriate funding to local school districts. At the federal level, the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act is the primary program supporting gifted education, with a focus on serving under-represented groups. The Javits program also supports research and the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented. While federal funding for the Javits program is limited, it aims to promote equitable educational opportunities for all gifted students across the United States.