Clarke Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf Receives Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children
We’re proud to share that Heather Stinson, Clarke itinerant teacher of the deaf, was presented with the 2019 Albert E. Trieschman Memorial Award for Exceptional Direct Service to Children at maaps 41st Annual Conference on Friday, May 3, 2019.
Zoo Animals Visit Clarke Classrooms in Philadelphia
Clarke Philadelphia students learned about animals, listened for animal sounds and asked questions as part of “Eyes, Ears, Nose and Toes” with the Zoo on Wheels.
Clarke Jacksonville Alumni Win Local Vocabulary Competition
Several Clarke Jacksonville alumni participated in “Deafinition,” a vocabulary competition hosted by St. Johns County School District for middle and high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Celebrating Read Across America
Clarke celebrated #ReadAcrossAmerica week in partnership with the National Education Association to emphasize the importance of literacy.
Mandarin News and WJXT/Channel 4 Feature the Kilwins Ice Cream Run
The Kilwins Ice Cream Run, Saturday, March 30, is a fun-filled, family event featuring all-you-can-eat Kilwins Jacksonville Original Recipe Ice Cream at the finish line. Funds raised will support children who are deaf or hard of hearing, who are learning to listen and talk at Clarke.
Parent Workshop in Northampton: Dangers of Social Media
Join us to gain knowledge to promote responsible use of digital tools while also obtaining the wisdom to prevent negative, irresponsible and malicious digital behaviors and trends. Richard Guerry is the author of multiple cyber safety books and has been a featured speaker at numerous national and international conferences. He has also appeared as an expert on Radio Disney, CNN, FOX, CBS, MTV’s Thin Line Campaign, as well as in Parade Magazine and many local, regional and international publications.
Linking Friendship and Self-Determination
A new study co-authored by Brittany Dorn, MED, an itinerant teacher of the deaf and a Clarke Summer Camp advisor, finds that friendships and self-determination are two factors that positively influence success in school and adult life.
Clarke in Education Week Teacher
A Clarke itinerant teacher responds to the Education Week Teacher blog question: What are the best classroom seating arrangements?
Call for Proposals Now Open!
Clarke Mainstream Services is requesting proposals for the 40th Conference on Mainstreaming Children with Hearing Loss (CMC). This milestone conference will once again include a full line-up of educational workshops and inspiring keynote speakers and will be held on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport Hotel in Windsor, CT.
