Every child is uniquely made. We teach that way.
Hand-In-Hand is a faith-based educational and behavioral services organization serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties. We provide individualized tutoring, homeschool support facilitation, and behavioral support for children and individuals of all ages with disabilities, while also empowering their families through guidance and advocacy. Our services support students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, across all ability levels. We also offer professional development for staff and parents, and support private schools in developing special education programs.
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And it all starts with the right team.
Individualized Curriculum Support
We provide curriculum support, remediation of skills, and enrichment aligned with your child's functional ability level. We close learning gaps and build confidence that lasts.
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Our specialists develop personalized intervention plans, train parents on practical techniques, and help improve daily routines and family dynamics through proven methods.
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Certified Teacher, Self-Paced Learning
A certified teacher guides your child's student-driven curriculum in a structured learning environment. We provide instructional support — you maintain control as the parent educator.
Explore Homeschool SupportNavigate Your Child's Education Plan
We review IEP and 504 documents, analyze current goals, recommend next steps, and prepare you to advocate effectively in school district meetings.
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Empower Your Team with Evidence-Based Training
Customized professional development for schools, childcare centers, and organizations. We deliver hands-on training in behavior management, IEP processes, inclusive practices, and more.
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Build a Complete Special Education Department
We help private schools create and manage fully operational ESE departments — from staff training and curriculum design to IEP/504 compliance and parent engagement. Successfully implemented at Loyola School.
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Education Inside Medical Daycare
We provide academic support services to nursing pediatric facilities (PPECs) across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties — bringing certified educators directly into your facility to deliver individualized instruction that fits each child's medical schedule.
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Training, Community, and Guidance
Weekly sessions with behavior techniques for home, IEP Q&A, Mom & Pop trainings, and a community of families who understand your journey. You are not alone.
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What sets Hand-In-Hand apart?
Certified Professionals
Every team member is supervised and trained by a Florida certified educator or licensed specialist.
Individualized Goals
No cookie-cutter programs. Every plan is built around your child's specific needs, pace, and learning style.
Family-First Approach
We partner with parents through training, support groups, and ongoing communication. Your family is part of the team.
"Hand-In-Hand has transformed how we support our students with exceptionalities. The team's expertise and personalized approach makes a real difference for every family."
Trusted by Families Across South Florida
For over a decade, Hand-In-Hand has been empowering children with special needs in Davie and surrounding communities. With specialized programs across academic tutoring, behavior support, IEP advocacy, and homeschool facilitation, we deliver results through personalized, evidence-based support.
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Meet Our Founder
Maylin Torres
Hand-in-Hand was founded on the belief that every child has unique strengths, abilities, and potential. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that all our children, especially those with special needs, receive the opportunities, guidance, and support necessary to achieve meaningful academic, social, emotional, and life-skill development.
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