An annual snapshot of Clarke's work and community of support.
A new sense of school, work and life permeated the 2020-21 school year as educators and families alike rallied to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. While transitions from in-person to virtual learning abounded and classrooms buzzed with hybrid schedules, the Clarke team continued uninterrupted listening and spoken language services for more than 1,000 children and families.
We’re grateful for the full support of the Clarke community including families, donors, funders and Board of Trustees.
Testimonials from Clarke Families
Clarke’s full-spectrum of programs and services makes listening and spoken language success possible at all stages of life. Hear from Clarke students and families as they reflect on the important role Clarke played in 2020-21.
Birth to Age Three Program
“The Birth to Age Three Program from Clarke School is so far the best choice we ever made.”
–Randall’s mom
Preschool Program
“Having my child participate in the Preschool Program has been the greatest decision we’ve ever made.”
–Leighton’s mom
Teleservices Program
“I can’t thank Nell enough for her expert support and direction in our daughter’s learning journey.”
–Savanna’s mom
K-8 Program
“To me, the Clarke K-8 Program is legit cool!”
–Danny, Clarke student
Mainstream Services
“Clarke has been a huge support system to me, not only academically, but emotionally too, and I can’t imagine how I would have gotten through COVID academically or emotionally without the Clarke services provided by my teacher, Katie.
–Jessica, student receiving Mainstream Services
Financials
Clarke consists of three nonprofit corporations (Clarke School for the Deaf, Clarke Pennsylvania, Inc. and Clarke School for Hearing and Speech Florida, Inc.) whose consolidated Total Assets as reflected on the audited financial statements were $36,925,896 as of June 30, 2021.
Clarke is a 501( c)(3) organization and is designated as a school under Internal Revenue Code section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). Clarke prepares its financial information based on the accrual method of accounting.
The combined annual operating budget for the organization was approximately $15 million for the Fiscal Year that ended June 30, 2021. The operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022 is approximately $14.8 million.
The summary of revenues and expenses for the Fiscal Year that ended June 30, 2021 is as follows:
Revenue
Expenses
Clarke Enrollment
Students Served
Clarke served 1,031 students as of June 2021.
Year-Over-Year (YOY) Growth in Students Served
Enrollment increased in the tVISIT (teleservices Virtual Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers) Program and Mainstream Services compared to the previous school year.
Programs Serving Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Birth to Age Three Program
tVISIT (teleservices Virtual Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers) Program
Preschool / Early Childhood / Early Elementary Programs
K-8 Program
Mainstream Services
Note: Enrollment numbers include individuals enrolled in more than one program
College and University Partnerships
Investing in the Next Generation of Listening and Spoken Language Professionals
The field of listening and spoken language (LSL) is challenged by a shortage of teachers of the deaf and a reduction in training programs for teachers of the deaf. In addition, very few speech-language pathology programs have classes in aural habilitation and audiology.
Clarke provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to experience the rewarding professions that make listening and spoken language possible for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Clarke is working to:
Address the shortage of teachers of the deaf and related training programs
Support future LSL professionals
Further field research
Clarke Partners with Colleges and Universities
Clarke safely partnered with colleges and universities from coast to coast while the COVID-19 pandemic reduced opportunities for in-person classroom observations.
Colleges & Universities Partnering with Clarke
- Boston College
- Flagler University
- Florida State University
- Fontbonne University
- Hunter College
- Jacksonville University
- La Salle University
- Teachers College at Columbia University
- University of California, San Francisco
- University of Florida
- University of Massachusetts
- University of Miami
- University of North Florida
people reached on social media and exposed to Clarke’s programs and service.
people engaged with Clarke posts on social media, reacting, commenting and sharing.
video views on Clarke’s social media
Easy Access to Services & Resources: Website Reach
In June 2021, Clarke launched a new, mobile-friendly website. Visitors can easily request services, refer a child or make a donation, as well as read the Hear Me Out Blog and view inspiring content in our video and story galleries.
71%
of Clarke’s website viewers visited the site for the first time
people visited Clarke’s website
pageviews on Clarke’s website
Domestic and International Reach
Clarke’s publications include Clarke Speaks Magazine, Mainstream News, Clarke Connection newsletter and the Hear Me Out Blog, among others. Year-over-year their domestic and international footprints expand.
50 states reached and exposed to Clarke’s programs and services
30 countries reached where individuals read Clarke’s annual publication
Thank you to our community of donors
We appreciate our donors who have supported us between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Our generous partners take our mission to heart. We wish to thank funders and their families who chose to leave Clarke a legacy gift over the past year.Together, we’re working to ensure all children who are deaf or hard of hearing reach their full potential
Without early intervention, deafness and hearing loss can compromise a child’s academic and social development. Research shows early intervention prior to six months of age leads to better success in language development and preparation for kindergarten.
From infants to school-age children, Clarke provides customized listening and spoken language programs and services delivered by a team of multidisciplinary experts at no cost for families.
We rely on donors to financially support our impact.
Your investment in Clarke is an investment in achievement!
