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 New York, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs are designed to cater to students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various domains. While there is no specific state mandate for gifted education, local school districts in New York have the discretion to establish GATE programs and determine the criteria for student eligibility. These programs aim to provide enriched educational experiences beyond the standard curriculum to nurture the talents of gifted students. The state does not provide dedicated funding for GATE programs, so the availability and quality of services may vary across different districts. The federal Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act supports efforts to identify and serve gifted students from under-represented groups, but it does not directly fund local GATE programs. Instead, it focuses on research and the development of strategies to serve these students effectively. New York educators and parents interested in gifted education can find more resources and information through the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) or state-specific associations dedicated to supporting gifted and talented education.