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.
We’re hiring teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists, teacher assistants and more!
Recent Clarke News
The Landon Family Honors Their Daughter’s Memory with a $10,000 Donation to Clarke
Generous donation supports local children with hearing loss who are learning to listen and talk.
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Clarke National Director of Teleservices Joins Hearing Matters Podcast in Two-Part Series to Discuss Accessibility in the Field of Listening and Spoken Language
Discover the latest Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) services in the dynamic telehealth landscape.
Clarke Stories
Hugo
Hugo is an active boy whose interests range from robots to music and sports!
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Ava
Meet Ava, a future leader recently honored with her school's "Making a Difference" award.
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AJ
Meet AJ, who recently earned a spot among his high school’s Fall Cum Laude honorees!
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Webinar Series for Families: Establishing a Healthy Bond with Your Child Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Are you feeling frustrated with challenging behaviors displayed by your child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Does your child have tantrums or remove their cochlear implants or hearing aids when they become upset? Do you find yourself using
Skirt’s 12 Days of Gifts & Giving
Boutique Fundraiser Supporting Clarke Skirt is spreading joy by generously donating 10% of their December 6 sales to support the remarkable work of Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech! We are grateful to be part of Skirt’s ’12 Days of
Kilwins Jacksonville Ice Cream Run
The Coolest Family-Friendly Event in North Florida With Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream at the finish! Join General Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc., founder, Kilwins Jacksonville and Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech for this ever-growing event with a timed
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.
