Why Choose a Specialized Day School (SDS)?

Traditional educational pathways are not always structured to support students whose strengths emerge through hands-on, career-focused learning.

At TACT, we believe in honoring individual strengths and learning styles, while ensuring every student with an active IEP receives a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

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Active Transitional Education

TACT’s Specialized Day School provides a tailored educational experience designed to meet the unique needs of each student. Our SDS program serves individuals ages 18 to 21 who are enrolled in a public school transition program. It supports students with neurodivergence, learning disabilities and behavioral needs through specialized, hands-on vocational training aligned with transition goals.

Students learn by doing, building confidence, practical skills and clarity around future career pathways.

Benefits

Individualized attention with flexible schedules to meet each student’s needs

Integrated behavioral support, executive functioning strategies and practical skills training

Collaboration with public school transition programs to support IEP goals

Fostering independence, self-awareness and confidence

Building technical skills alongside communication, teamwork and problem-solving

Supporting students in developing the habits, expectations and confidence needed for employment success

SDS Objectives | The Four “E’s” in Action

Encourage

Confidence, engagement and self-discovery through individualized, strengths-based learning

Empower

Independence and self-advocacy as students transition into adulthood

Educate

Hands-on, career-focused instruction that develops essential hard and soft skills

Employ

Preparing students for the expectations, responsibilities and opportunities of the workforce

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What do you love?

TACT’s Specialized Day School (SDS) extends district transition services and closes the gap between education and real-world trade industry skills, transforming students’ interests and abilities into employable strengths and preparing them for meaningful work and independent adult life.

Why Choose a Specialized Day School (SDS)?

Active Transitional Education

Benefits

SDS Objectives | The Four “E’s” in Action

Encourage

Empower

Educate

Employ

What do you love?

Auto Mechanics

Carpentry

Technology

Electrical

Welding

Culinary Arts