Talent Development Secondary (TDS) brings engaging instruction, solid organization and student, teacher and administrative support to schools that may have more challenges than resources. TDS' mission is to provide evidence-based models, tools and services to the most challenged secondary schools serving the most vulnerable students in the country. TDS envisions a nation in which our most vulnerable students have access to an education that: • develops their unique strengths and talents; • builds their academic and socio-emotional competencies; • engages them in relevant and exciting learning opportunities; • supports them so they can succeed; and • prepares them for post-secondary education and the 21st century world of work.