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 Rhode Island (RI), Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs are designed to cater to students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various domains. While the state does not have a specific mandate for gifted education, local school districts have the discretion to develop their own GATE programs and services. The state provides guidelines and support to districts for identifying gifted students and developing appropriate educational plans. Funding for these programs may come from local, state, and federal sources, including the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, which is the only federal program specifically aimed at gifted education. The Javits Act emphasizes support for gifted students from under-represented groups and funds research in the field of gifted education. In Rhode Island, as in other states, the availability and specifics of GATE programs can vary by district, and parents interested in these services should contact their local school district or the Rhode Island Department of Education for more information on available programs and resources.