Specialized Programs

Discover the Difference at Our School
Welcome to a place where innovation, creativity, and opportunity thrive. Our specialized programs spark curiosity and help students discover their strengths and prepare them for the future.
Explore our programs and see the exciting opportunities waiting for your child!
Autism Spectrum Disorder Special Program (Self-Contained Cluster)
Our School offers structured and individualized support to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder develop social, communication, and behavioral skills. Currently we have six ASD Self-Contained Cluster Classes.
For more detailed information on our program please go to Autism Spectrum Disorder services or contact our Autism Coach Mrs. Stegenda Sydney.
Specialized Pre-K
Our school offers a self-contained program for Pre-k children with developmental delays, with a focus on instruction in readiness skills, communication, independent functioning and social skills.
For more detailed information on our program please go to Specialized Pre-K Services or contact our ESE Specialist Ms. Tanya Bodden-Reid
Head Start
Head Start is a federally funded program designed to promote school readiness for children from birth to age five in low-income families. It provides comprehensive services in early learning, health, nutrition, and family engagement, emphasizing the “whole child” approach.
For more detailed information on our Head Start program please go to Head start/Early Intervention Services.
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
Florida’s VPK program offers free prekindergarten education to all 4-year-olds, regardless of family income, to prepare them for kindergarten. It focuses on early literacy, social skills, and foundational learning through age-appropriate curriculum. Tamarac Elementary offers a full school-year program (540 instructional hours).
For more detailed information on our Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program please go to VPK services.
Gifted & Talented
Gifted programs serve students with superior intellectual ability and high-performance potential, providing enriched and accelerated learning beyond the standard curriculum. These programs emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving through advanced coursework and individualized projects. Identification for gifted services involves IQ testing, teacher recommendations, and demonstrated academic performance, ensuring students receive appropriate challenges to stay engaged and thrive. Students who are identified as high-achievers through assessment data are also offered a spot in this program.
For more detailed information regarding our Gifted/High Achieving program please go to Gifted & Talented Program.
Our Extracurricular Activities
Our school also offers extracurricular activities to enhance and develop character and leadership skills, commitment, effective communication, and being able to work successfully in a group. Our extracurricular activities include:
- Chorus
- Debate
- Drama
- Gardening
- Phenomenal Young Ladies
- WTAM School News
- Game Day
- Safety Patrol
- Tamarac Tigers Spirit
- SAVE Promise
Go to Clubs for detailed information on our activities.
