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 Vermont, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) 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 educational services and activities beyond what is typically offered in schools to nurture and develop the students' unique capabilities. While the state of Vermont does not have a specific mandate for gifted education, local school districts may offer programs and services for gifted students at their discretion. The federal Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act supports the identification and education of gifted students, particularly those from under-represented groups, and promotes equal educational opportunities. Although the Javits program provides some federal funding for research and the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, the level of funding and the availability of gifted programs can vary significantly from one district to another within Vermont. For more detailed information on gifted education resources in Vermont, individuals can visit the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) website.