“Gifted and talented children and youth are those of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services. Possession of these talents and gifts, or the potential for their development, will be evidenced through an interaction of above average intellectual ability, task commitment and/or motivation, and creative ability.”

(Arkansas Reg., Gifted and Talented: Rules and Regulations: Program Approval Standards.)

This is directly from https://www.davidsongifted.org/