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 Introduces Renewed Mission, Vision and Values.
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

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
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...
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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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