Students in Clarke’s Integrated Preschool classrooms follow the same philosophy and curriculum as our Preschool Programs, but with a unique twist. Integrated Preschool is designed to be a “reverse mainstream” program, providing an exemplary model for integratation of children with typical hearing within an early childhood program for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. 

Learning as a Family

During the preschool years, the family continues to be the most influential presence in a child’s life. While Clarke’s preschool students are learning to observe actively and interact with new concepts and people, their families and other caregivers are learning too. Parents, grandparents and other adults in the child’s life find a support network of families and professionals at Clarke where they can share and learn.

Families are actively involved in learning through frequent communication, classroom observations, participation in school activities, family workshops and Clarke’s Support Groups. Guidance and support is also provided to families as children transition into mainstream schools.