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 Virginia, Gifted Education programs are designed to cater to students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various domains such as intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or specific academic fields. These programs aim to provide specialized services and activities beyond the standard curriculum to nurture and develop the students' unique talents. Virginia's approach to gifted education is governed by state regulations and local school district policies, which can vary in terms of program structure, identification processes, and resources allocated. The state adheres to the federal Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, which emphasizes support for gifted students from under-represented groups, including minority students, those from low-income families, English language learners, and students with disabilities. The Javits Act also promotes research and educational equity, ensuring that high-achieving students from all backgrounds have access to appropriate educational opportunities. For the fiscal year 2017, the Javits program was allocated $12 million in federal funds. Specific information about gifted education programs in Virginia, including contacts for state agencies and associations, can be found by visiting the National Association for Gifted Children's website.