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This resource was written for a professional audience although parents will benefit from it as well. Listening and spoken language strategies are referred to consistently in the field of listening and spoken language, but not defined in one body of work. This is an attempt to consolidate strategies in one resource with research references to further define and explain the strategy. Terms were utilized that the authors felt were most commonly understood in the professional field. A professional may refer to each strategy as needed when working with a particular child or family.
Barbara Hecht, PhD, Clarke’s national director of strategic initiatives and partnerships, contributed to “Guidance on the Application of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH),” published by the Federation for Children with Special Needs. This guidance recommends best practices for IEP (Individualized Education Plan) teams to follow when considering the appropriate placement and learning environment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
This report contains synthesized information on telepractice policies for early intervention (EI) services in all 50 U.S. states. Information came from publicly available copies of legislation, secondary sources such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and conversations with relevant stakeholders in some states.
Sherri Fickenscher, LSLS Cert. AVEd, Clarke teacher of the deaf and education support specialist, presented at the 2021 Council for Exceptional Children. Participants linked language learning strategies to one of the five steps of brain-building Serve & Return outlined by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.
Sherri Fickenscher, LSLS Cert. AVEd, Clarke teacher of the deaf and education support specialist, participated in a panel presentation at the AG Bell Global Virtual Listening and Spoken Language Symposium in July 2020.
Sherri Fickenscher, Clarke teacher of the deaf and education support specialist, presented at the 2019 AG Bell Symposium in Madrid, Spain.
Clarke has expanded its application of the tVISIT service-delivery model to New York, Pennsylvania and Florida. This expansion project focused on using teleservices to increase access to high-quality LSL early intervention services for children ages birth to three years who are deaf and hard of hearing.
River City Live features Clarke FL preschooler, Noah, before the 2026 Clarke Ice Cream Run
Clarke Florida preschooler Noah and his family were featured on WJXT Channel 4 and River City Live, celebrating the upcoming Clarke Ice Cream Run and highlighting the joy and purpose behind this annual fundraiser, which supports students like Noah
Clarke is pleased to announce the induction of Sara Holcomb, to its Board of Trustees.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is proud to announce the appointment of Sara Holcomb to its Board of Trustees. Sara brings an exceptional combination of executive leadership, global industry experience, and a personal connection to Clarke’s mission. As the parent of
Clarke preschool students share holiday cheer through song at Clarke PA’s Holiday Show
Preschool students at Clarke Pennsylvania took the stage to celebrate the holiday season during the Clarke Pennsylvania Holiday Show. The festive performance featured our students, singing holiday songs that highlight traditions from around the world, showcasing their listening and spoken language skills, and their
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