Clarke's second site opened in 1995 as a resource and school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Clarke Boston serves hundreds of children and their families throughout Eastern New England, the Cape and Islands.
Located in Canton, MA, Clarke Boston is a resource and school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing that includes four acoustically-treated classrooms, six therapy rooms, a caregivers’ space and a lively playground designed for small children.
At Clarke Boston, we serve children who are deaf of hard of hearing—from newborns to teenagers—with a customized education intended to meet listening and spoken language goals.
With a focus on the whole child, Clarke Boston’s many programs and services are designed to build skills in listening and spoken language and literacy, while also cultivating the individual social, emotional and cognitive tools each child needs to thrive.
When I first observed a Clarke classroom, I saw immediately that the children were really involved and asking thoughtful questions. I could see there was an emphasis not just on language, but on thinking and being confident. I knew this would be the place for my daughter because I saw how accepting and wonderful the teachers were. I knew she would blossom at Clarke.
Whether you want to maximize the early language development of your baby, find a supportive and personalized preschool class for your toddler or support your student at their mainstream school.
Birth to Age Three Program
Early intervention professionals at Clarke Boston support families to create robust listening and spoken language learning environments at home. Families also have access to individualized speech therapies and in-home services.
Preschool / Early Childhood Program
Preschool and kindergarten students three to eight years of age come to Clarke Boston five days a week, year-round, and receive speech and language therapy daily, facilitated by a speech-language pathologist or teacher of the deaf.
tVisit® Program
Clarke offers a full range of Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) services virtually, for children of all ages and their families.
Support Groups
Clarke Boston hosts support groups for families to meet each other, talk in an open environment and request input from our knowledgeable staff.
Master of Arts in Deaf Education
Clarke’s collaboration with Fontbonne University, an interdisciplinary master’s-level program incorporates best practices from deaf education, early childhood education, speech-language pathology and special education.
Auditory, Speech and Language Services
Clarke Boston’s speech-language pathologists and teachers work with students from preschool through high school, providing the listening and spoken language skills they need to succeed at school.
Audiology Services
Clinical and educational audiology services are available to evaluate hearing loss and provide patient-centered care to children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Summer Services
Clarke Boston offers many of its services, like Birth to Age Three, itinerant teaching and consulting, support groups and preschool classes, throughout the summer season.
Trainings & Workshops
We hold trainings and workshops for families and professionals, designed to educate and enhance our work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing! Professional development opportunities benefit collaborating service-providers through in-service opportunities and events.
Clarke Buddies
The Clarke Buddies Program, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing ages 6 to 17, offers in-person weekend meet-ups where children share their experiences and participate in fun and engaging activities to promote confidence and advocacy skills, led by Clarke teachers of the deaf.
Mainstream Services
Through our Mainstream Services, Clarke Boston serves children ages 3 to 18 in their neighborhood schools, providing access to itinerant teachers of the deaf, and offering consulting services to school staff.
Itinerant Teacher Services
Clarke Boston’s teachers of the deaf serve students in preschool through high school, face-to-face in mainstream school settings and also providing consultation through virtual sessions.
Speech, Language Services
Clarke Boston’s speech-language pathologists work with students from preschool through high school, developing the listening and spoken language skills they need to succeed socially and academically.
Educational Audiological Services
Our educational audiologist works closely with mainstream students and school staff to be sure the student has the best access to sound and necessary technology within their educational setting.
Transitional Planning Services
Clarke Boston offers Transitional Planning Services to facilitate transitions into mainstream school settings, preparing both the student and the school staff for this important step.
Consulting Services
Experienced teachers of the deaf provide support and training to school professionals, parents and students through a variety of personalized services which incorporate specific strategies to enhance each student’s communication and success.
You’ve researched our programs and services, and read about children and families who have found success at Clarke. You think Clarke could be the right place for your child. What happens next?
Contact us at info@clarkeschools.org or 781.821.3499 to learn more about any of our programs.
Students at Clarke Boston, a resource and school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families, are typically placed here and funded in partnership with their hometown school districts.
Clarke admits children who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides services to our families regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
Contact us at info@clarkeschools.org or 781.821.3499 to learn more about any of our programs.
Interested families are invited to tour our Clarke Boston site, where you will meet Clarke professionals, see our acoustically-optimized space and learn more about our programs and services.
To arrange a tour, contact us at info@clarkeschools.org or 781.821.3499.
Clarke Boston sends automated calls, texts and emails to update families on any weather or emergency-related delays or closings.
Clarke Speaks Up features upbeat stories from the Clarke community as well as up-and-coming news from our professionals in the field.
Voice: 781.821.3499
Fax: 781.821.3905
Email: info@clarkeschools.org
Melanie Austin, MS, CCC-SLP, Director
Email: maustin@clarkeschools.org
Shira Fishbon, Office Manager
Email: sfishbon@clarkeschools.org
Jenny Sophis, Development and Communications Manager
Email: jsophis@clarkeschools.org
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DHH+ Resources Available
Resources are available for caregivers and professionals supporting children with hearing loss who have additional disabilities.
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