Clarke teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk.
Building the listening, learning and spoken language skills needed to help infants, children, teens and their families succeed.
With Clarke's expertise and today’s technology, there are no limits for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
It’s possible for children born with hearing loss—even a profound hearing loss—to develop listening and spoken language skills comparable to their peers with typical hearing. Watch our mission video to see the impact we create together.
Newly diagnosed child?
This is a journey many families have successfully navigated. Clarke’s knowledgeable, experienced and caring professionals are ready to help you.Clarke offers programs & services for:
We work with families to begin their baby's listening and spoken language journey--with compassion, expertise and play.
We provide individualized education for toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and speak, along with coaching for their families.
We serve preschool-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families, with customized programs to fit various needs.
We work with school-age children both in mainstream classrooms and virtually, and provide audiological services for maximizing access to sound.
We offer educational and social opportunities for families, and audiological services for individuals of all ages with hearing loss, as well as trainings and workshops.
Clarke is the first and largest nonprofit organization of its kind, providing Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) services in homes, at our locations along the East Coast, in mainstream classrooms and via teleservices.
Clarke students successfully mainstream into their neighborhood schools, participate in extracurricular activities and develop the cognitive, academic, social and emotional skills they need for success in school and in life.
Clarke is the first and largest nonprofit organization of its kind, providing Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) services in homes, at our locations along the East Coast, in mainstream classrooms and via teleservices.
Clarke students mainstream into their neighborhood schools, participate in extracurricular activities and develop the cognitive, academic and communication skills they need for success in school and in life.
We’re hiring teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists, teaching assistants, and other professionals who support our mission in a variety of roles.
Recent Clarke News
River City Live features Clarke FL preschooler, Noah, before the 2026 Clarke Ice Cream Run
Clarke Florida preschooler Noah and his family were featured on WJXT Channel 4 and River City Live, celebrating the upcoming Clarke Ice Cream Run and highlighting the joy and purpose behind this annual fundraiser, which supports students like Noah
Clarke is pleased to announce the induction of Sara Holcomb, to its Board of Trustees.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is proud to announce the appointment of Sara Holcomb to its Board of Trustees. Sara brings an exceptional combination of executive leadership, global industry experience, and a personal connection to Clarke’s mission. As the parent of
Clarke preschool students share holiday cheer through song at Clarke PA’s Holiday Show
Preschool students at Clarke Pennsylvania took the stage to celebrate the holiday season during the Clarke Pennsylvania Holiday Show. The festive performance featured our students, singing holiday songs that highlight traditions from around the world, showcasing their listening and spoken language skills, and their
Clarke Stories
Chase
Walking for What’s Possible: Chase’s Story As a newborn, Chase failed his hearing screening and his family quickly learned he had severe to profound...
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Kaylee
Finding Her Voice: Kaylee’s Story After failing her newborn hearing screening and attending several follow-up appointments, Kaylee, only 9 months...
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Jaxson
The Gift of Communication: Jaxson’s Story Born with moderate-severe hearing loss and diagnosed at birth, Jaxson was fitted with bilateral...
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Cocktails with Clarke Massachusetts (21+)
Celebrate Clarke Massachusetts at Blue Hill Country Club! Join us for an evening to celebrate Clarke Massachusetts in Canton with familiar faces and new friends! This 21+ event brings together our community of supporters—donors, families and local business leaders—who share
Clarke’s Listening Walk at the Zoo
Clarke’s Listening Walk at the Zoo Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Elmwood Park Zoo See old friends and make new ones as you listen, learn and explore the zoo during this family-friendly event designed to raise funds and awareness
Cocktails with Clarke New York (21+)
This 21+ event brings together our community of supporters who share our vision of unlimited possibilities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech (“Clarke”) does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Clarke complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Andrea Harkins: aharkins@clarkeschools.org.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission and administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Clarke is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Clarke may be referred to Clarke’s Title IX Coordinator, Andrea Harkins, CHRO, 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060, aharkins@clarkeschools.org, 413.582.1155 or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202, telephone number 800-421-3481.
