We teach children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk.
Annually, Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech serves more than 1,000 children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.
About Us
Since our founding in 1867, Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech (formerly Clarke School for the Deaf) has prepared children who are deaf or hard of hearing to succeed in mainstream schools and the wider world.
Recent Clarke News

Clarke Pennsylvania Expands Early Childhood Offerings with New Integrated Preschool Program
Clarke Pennsylvania is expanding its early childhood programming with the launch of a new integrated preschool classroom designed for children ages three to five. Located on the Hawk Hill campus of Saint Joseph’s University, the program brings together children who

Clarke Massachusetts Featured on Karson & Kennedy’s Good Vibe Tribe
Clarke Massachusetts was featured on Mix 104.1’s Karson & Kennedy Good Vibe Tribe, where Development Director Jenny Sophis joined the popular morning show to discuss Clarke’s mission and the impact of its programs for children who are deaf or hard

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 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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Finding Her Voice: Kaylee’s Story After failing her newborn hearing screening and attending several follow-up appointments, Kaylee, only 9 months...
Read More »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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