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

Honoring George Balsley: A Tribute to Dedication and Legacy at Clarke
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech honors the life and legacy of George Balsley, whose dedication and service have left a profound impact on the Clarke community.

Clarke Florida Featured on News4Jax
Clarke was featured on News4Jax’s popular weekday morning segment, Positively JAX, highlighting the Clarke Ice Cream Run happening on March 22, 2025.

Clarke Chief Communications Officer Sheila Fortson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Sheila Fortson, MS, receives the Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award.
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