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.
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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:
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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.
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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 self-advocacy skills they need for success in school and in life.
Join the Clarke team!
We’re hiring teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists, teacher assistants and more!
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Recent Clarke News
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Scholarship Resources for Students
View scholarship and financial aid resources for students.
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Clarke Announces New Chief Human Resources Officer Andrea Harkins
Andrea Harkins has been appointed Clarke’s Chief Human Resources Officer effective January 2025.
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Clarke’s 2024 GivingTuesday: A Success Story!
Thank you to everyone who supported Clarke’s 2024 GivingTuesday campaign!
Clarke Stories
Ally
Meet Ally, a 2022 alum from Clarke in Northampton, who is currently pursuing a Liberal Arts degree at Greenfield Community...
Read More »Mila
Meet Mila, a Clarke New York student with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss in her right ear.
Read More »Kamran
Meet Kamran, a three-year-old who enjoys outdoor activities.
Read More »Clarke Events
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Helping Your Student With Hearing Loss Transition to College
Please join us for the second in a series of FREE virtual sessions on Helping Your Student With Hearing Loss Transition to College SESSION 2: Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Key Documentation Bring your paperwork, including your student’s most
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Clarke Mainstream Parent Group Presentation & Discussion
Clarke’s Mainstream Services Team presents: Parent Group Presentation & Discussion For parents and caregivers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing in mainstream educational settings. New topics each month! FEBRUARY TOPIC: Encouraging Independence Join us for an engaging
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Clarke New York’s 25th Anniversary
Celebrate Clarke New York’s 25th Anniversary! In September 2024, Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech will celebrate 25 years of teaching New York City area children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk. Opening in 1999
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Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination
No student is denied access to any educational program or other activity of Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech on the basis of race, color, ethnic background, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or handicapping condition that does not preclude learning in a listening and spoken language environment. Parents may request written materials in their primary language.
Clarke does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, 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.
The Clarke HR Team, 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060, telephone number 413-582-1155, email hr@clarkeschools.org, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Clarke efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Clarke may be referred to the HR Team or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone number 800-421-3481.