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 in Canton serves hundreds of children and their families throughout Eastern New England, the Cape and Islands.
Located in Canton, MA, Clarke 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, 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'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 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. Learn More
Preschool / Early Childhood Program
Preschool and kindergarten students three to eight years of age come to Clarke five days a week, year-round, and receive speech and language therapy daily, facilitated by a speech-language pathologist or teacher of the deaf. Learn More
The Mainstream Services team serves children of all ages, families, general educators and administrators—both remotely and in mainstream classrooms—and includes itinerant teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists, educational audiologists and more. Learn more about our Mainstream Services below. Learn More
tVisit® Teleservices Program
Clarke offers a full range of Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) services virtually, for children of all ages and their families. Learn More
Support Groups
Clarke hosts support groups for families to meet each other, talk in an open environment and request input from our knowledgeable staff. Learn More
Educational Audiological Services
Our educational audiologist supports students in the mainstream to ensure they have optimal technology to provide access in all learning environments.
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Auditory, Speech and Language Services
Clarke'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. Learn More
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. Learn More
Summer Services
Clarke offers many of its services, like Birth to Age Three, itinerant teaching and consulting, support groups and preschool classes, throughout the summer season. Learn More
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. Learn More
Mainstream Services
Through our Mainstream Services, Clarke 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'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'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 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, 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 Clarke in Canton, MA, 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 follows current Covid-19 guidance from the CDC as well as local school district guidance.
Clarke Canton 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 Director
Email: jsophis@clarkeschools.org
Karas
Karas is a confident and positive child who effortlessly speaks both English and Arabic.
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Joey
Joey, diagnosed with bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, excels thanks to Clarke's tVisit® Teleservices.
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Ayla
Meet Ayla, a fashionista who recently added a new accessory to her everyday look, a cochlear implant!
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Clarke Chief Communications Officer Sheila Fortson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Event Details: March 1, 2025 Celebrated Internationally Join us in celebrating National Reading Month at Clarke! The Clarke community takes pride in promoting reading for all ages and recognizing it as a crucial element for learning, social engagement and professional
Child Development 18-36 Months in LSL Intervention
This four-part series, hosted by Hearing First and featuring a Clarke Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) expert, focuses on areas of typical child development between 18 and 36 months. Learn what’s happening in a child’s brain during this critical period.
Week of the Young Child
Event Details: April 5-11, 2025 Celebrated Internationally Clarke joins the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for the Week of the Young Child (WOYC), an annual celebration focusing public attention on the needs of young children and
