Clarke Recent News
Massachusetts Families: Learn more about teleservices on June 11
The Massachusetts Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program has teamed up with the Decibels Foundation to offer programming for families.
Clarke Northampton Hosts a Parade for Preschool Families
Teacher Appreciation Week prompted the Clarke Northampton team to deck their cars with balloons and signs and host a parade for preschoolers. The team traveled over five hours throughout the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts to spread cheer! Preschool families greeted their support teams from a distance — and one family even decorated their yard with flowers in honor of each educator!
Clarke Philadelphia Hosts Virtual Clarke Buddies Meet-Up
The first virtual Clarke Buddies meet-up was a great success! These gatherings, whether in-person or virtual, create opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages 6-17, to connect outside of their typical academic setting and have some fun!
Maintaining Language-Rich Environments at Home
Throughout the month of May, Clarke joins the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in raising public awareness, knowledge and understanding about the options available to those with hearing loss.
Follow Clarke on Instagram
Beginning Friday, May 1, you can find Clarke resources, highlights, photos and more on Instagram! We’ve compiled listening and spoken language activities and tips that will be shared on Instagram throughout the month of May.
Spreading Positivity
Meet the Cherney family from Philadelphia. Elyssa is a Rabbi and Alan is an ER doctor at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Like many other parents, they are doing their best to raise their daughter Ava and her baby brother Zeke during this pandemic. Alan is currently staying away from home to keep his family safe.
Clarke Launches Special Edition of Mainstream News for Spring 2020
This spring, we’re eager to share a special edition of Mainstream News, sponsored by Oticon. In response to the current situation impacting families and education professionals — who are working and learning at home; conducting remote lessons; and largely removed from mainstream classrooms — we’re launching an adapted issue of our Mainstream News publication.
Grab and Go Meals for Families
The health, safety and well-being of the Clarke community is our top priority. Though schools are closed, grab and go meals are available for Clarke families thanks to our neighboring cities and school districts.