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.
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:
Infants
We work with families to begin their baby's listening and spoken language journey--with compassion, expertise and play.
Toddlers
We provide individualized education for toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and speak, along with coaching for their families.
Preschoolers
We serve preschool-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families, with customized programs to fit various needs.
School-Age Students
We work with children in mainstream classrooms, offer programs for socialization and leadership-building, and provide audiological services for maximizing access to sound.
Adults & Families
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, teacher assistants and more!
Recent Clarke News
A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation and Heart: Honoring Barbara Hecht, PhD
Reflecting on Barbara Hecht’s important legacy with Clarke as she enters retirement in 2025.
Clarke Pennsylvania Welcomes Denise Kozuch-Harakal as Development Director
With nearly 30 years in fundraising and development, Denise Kozuch-Harakal has led successful campaigns and secured major grants.
Pennsylvania’s First Lady Lori Shapiro Visits Clarke Pennsylvania
On Thursday, May 29, Clarke Pennsylvania welcomed First Lady Lori Shapiro to meet Clarke students and tour Clarke’s space at St. Joseph’s University Hawk Hill campus.
Clarke Stories
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Noah
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June is National CMV (Cytomegalovirus) Awareness Month
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that can lead to birth defects and is the leading non-genetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss in children.
Disability Pride Month
Event Details: Celebrating Disability Pride July 2025 Celebrated Nationally July is Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to honor the history, achievements and experiences of people living with disabilities—more than one out of four individuals in the US. Why July?
Summer Learning Week
Clarke joins education institutions across the globe in acknowledging the importance of keeping children learning during the summer. Summer Learning Week (July 14-18 , 2025) presented by the National Summer Learning Association is an opportunity to promote maintaining fun and language-rich environments throughout the summer.
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.
