For nearly 160 years, Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech has helped children who are deaf or hard of hearing build listening and spoken language skills, connect with the world around them and pursue opportunities for their futures.
As Clarke looks to the future, our evolving programs, expanding reach and strategic priorities present an opportunity to reaffirm what guides our work and the impact we aspire to make.
Our renewed mission, vision, guiding aspiration and values reflect this direction, providing a shared foundation for how we serve families, support one another and advance opportunities for the communities we reach.
Our Mission
At Clarke, we unlock the power of listening and spoken language for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families, and their communities.
Our mission places possibility at the center of our work. It recognizes that Clarke’s impact extends beyond the individuals we serve, reaching families, educators, professionals and communities who help create environments where children can thrive.
Our Vision
Opening a world of access and opportunity.
Our vision speaks to the future we are working to create, one where children and families have access to the resources, expertise and support they need to pursue their goals and possibilities.
Our Guiding Aspiration
More than a tagline, Listen Up. Speak Up. is a call to action. It reflects the importance of listening with intention, elevating voices, advancing opportunity and ensuring that the experiences and perspectives of those we serve help shape our work.
Our Values
LEADER: Leadership, Education, Agility, Diversity, Empowerment and Respect.
These six values provide a shared foundation for how we work, make decisions, collaborate and serve. They recognize that fulfilling our mission requires not only expertise and innovation, but also a culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to contribute.
Moving Forward, Together
While these statements provide renewed clarity and direction, the commitment behind them is longstanding. It is reflected every day in classrooms, therapy sessions, family conversations, community partnerships and the many contributions that make Clarke’s work possible.
For our employees, these commitments affirm the importance of every role and every contribution. For families, partners and supporters, they reinforce what they can expect from Clarke as we continue to advance our mission.
Together, they provide a shared foundation for our next chapter, honoring Clarke’s legacy while inspiring new possibilities for the people and communities we serve.
