Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who perform or who have demonstrated the potential to perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment.​

The mission of the Alabama Association for Gifted Children is to provide advocacy leadership, and support to assist educators, parents, and community partners in meeting the educational and affective needs of gifted children and youth in Alabama.

Decatur City Schools District Gifted Services seeks out students from all racial and socio-economic groups with advanced capabilities, both academic and creative, and facilitates their fullest potential.