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 Ohio, gifted education programs are designed to cater to the needs of students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various domains such as intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or specific academic fields. These programs aim to provide educational services and activities beyond what is typically offered in schools to nurture and develop the students' unique talents. Ohio state law requires school districts to identify and serve gifted students, and the state provides funding for these services. The Ohio Department of Education sets forth standards and guidelines for the identification of gifted students and the services they should receive. The state's approach to gifted education includes a variety of service options, such as advanced placement classes, honors programs, and specialized schools for the gifted. The federal Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act complements state efforts by focusing on gifted students from under-represented groups and funding research to improve gifted education practices. While the Javits Act is the only federal program specifically for gifted children, it received $12 million in federal funds in fiscal year 2017 to support its objectives. For more detailed information on gifted education in Ohio, resources such as the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) website can be consulted.