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The Clarke Connection:
January
2018
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THE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER OF CLARKE SCHOOLS FOR HEARING AND SPEECH
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Clarke Philadelphia Alum Featured in Hearing Loss Awareness Campaign
Five-year-old Clarke Philadelphia alum Alix, born with bilateral profound hearing loss, is doing her part to raise awareness of hearing loss and its related conditions. As a participant in Hearing Health Foundation's "Faces of Hearing Loss" campaign, Alix demonstrates that hearing loss has no single story. Despite their differences in age, race, gender, residence and hearing condition, the "Faces of Hearing Loss" are connected by their shared experiences. View the full gallery or submit an entry >
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News Story About Educating Children with Hearing Loss Wins Suncoast Regional Emmy Award
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Clarke Leadership Authors Implementation Report on Listening and Spoken Language Data Repository
Barbara Hecht, PhD, director of Clarke Boston, along with three co-authors, details the implementation of the Listening and Spoken Language Data Repository (LSL-DR) in a Design and Project Overview report published in the December issue of Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, a journal of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). LSL-DR is the first reported international longitudinal database collecting demographic and outcome measures on children with hearing loss who are receiving specialized listening and spoken language services. Read more >
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Advancing Knowledge of Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Five percent of school-age children have an auditory deficit affecting how verbal information is interpreted. This condition, whose symptoms are often confused with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). Those with CAPD have trouble with sound localization, specifically in their ability to isolate a sound source in social environments. Learn more about CAPD and what one Clarke partner is doing to address this disorder. Read more >
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Mainstream News Fall 2017 Issue Now Online
Clarke Mainstream Services's newsletter, Mainstream News, continues to be accessible online and free of charge thanks to sponsorship from our friends at Oticon Pediatrics. The Fall 2017 issue is now available! The latest issue features an article about ensuring that the morning meeting in a classroom is an inclusive experience. In addition, articles on classroom acoustics and participation in assemblies are included. Archived issues are also available online.
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Generosity Abounds on GivingTuesday 2017
Clarke embraced the international day of giving known as Giving Tuesday on November 28 to raise awareness about the work we do. Our #MakeSomeNoise campaign celebrated Clarke's mission of teaching children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk. Through social media and email, the #MakeSomeNoise campaign raised $10,836 for our programs! We are deeply grateful to all those who accepted this call to action. Watch this video to see the direct impact of your support on the children we serve. Thank you!
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A Private Film Viewing for Clarke Students
Last month, students from Clarke's K-8 Program enjoyed a private showing of the film "Wonder," thanks to Dave Modugno, manager of Cinemark Theaters in Hadley, MA, who showed the movie with open captioning exclusively for Clarke! Many students have read or studied the novel
Wonder, by R. J. Palacio, and all agree that its message of kindness is an important one. Everyone
----- students and staff alike
----- had a fabulous time. Thank you to the accommodating staff at Cinemark Hadley!
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Clarke Philadelphia Hosts Holiday Pageant
Family and friends were treated to the sounds of the holiday season last month when Clarke Philadelphia toddlers made their debut singing holiday favorites. Donning reindeer hats and shaking their jingle bells, the toddlers performed their well-rehearsed repertoire to a full house of impressed fans. Thanks to all who attended this festive event!
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The Case for Comprehensive Educational Evaluations
Learn more about the value of an independent educational evaluation for your student. Independent evaluations can inform students' IEPs and help families keep educational goals on track. Clarke's Comprehensive Educational Evaluation (CEE) Program brings together experts in audiology, language, academics, speech and psychology to help students with hearing loss, families and members of the student's educational team navigate the academic journey from kindergarten to high school graduation and college. Read more >
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Congratulations to Clarke's 1867 Society Members!
Congratulations to the more than 100 individuals and couples we recently acknowledged as Charter Members of the 1867 Society! Named for the year Clarke was founded, the 1867 Society honors and acknowledges Clarke's most steadfast supporters and friends who provide direct annual support to further Clarke's mission. These annual gifts play an important role in the financial health of Clarke and make a powerful statement about the value of Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) education for children with hearing loss. The 1867 Society recognizes donors who give $1,000 and more in a calendar year. To become a Charter Member and receive your own 1867 Society lapel pin, please donate today or contact Lillian Rountree, chief development officer, at [email protected] or call 973.453.5635.
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Children Listen, Learn and Grow with Clarke
For 150 years, Clarke has been teaching children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk. The first school of its kind in the country, Clarke has evolved to meet the needs of children with hearing loss and their families across the country and around the world.
Today a child's time at Clarke is brief, but the impact of what they learn lasts a lifetime. After just a few years of receiving services from Clarke, children are prepared to attend neighborhood schools from kindergarten through 12th grade and to go on to college and beyond. More than 1,200 children will listen, learn and grow with Clarke this year, and their families will realize the world of possibilities ahead. With your support, visions for more bright futures will take shape!
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Support Clarke with a Gift of Life Insurance
Did you know that you can make Clarke the beneficiary of a life insurance policy? Naming Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a charitable gift. Through a relatively small annual cost (the insurance premium), you can make a far larger gift to Clarke than might otherwise be possible. This sizeable gift can be made without impairing or diluting the control of a family business or other investments. You can make a significant legacy gift to Clarke while keeping assets earmarked for family members intact. Your financial advisor can help you determine how a gift of life insurance might best fit in with your comprehensive estate plan. For more information on how to name Clarke as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or to notify us that you have already done so, contact Gloria Pugliese, senior development officer, at 267.499.3525 or [email protected].
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19th Annual Holiday Open House for Clarke Jacksonville
For 19 years, alumni grandparents Ray and Susannah Wolford have opened their home to host a Holiday Open House to benefit Clarke Jacksonville. This year's holiday spectacular, celebrating Clarke's 20 years in Florida, did not disappoint and, as always, their hospitality was outstanding.
We are deeply grateful to the Wolford's extensive network of loyal friends who support this event and the Clarke community who comes out to give testimony about the work we do.
Donations received totaled more than $17,000. Every donor who attended the event received an engraved silver bell. A heartfelt thank you to Ray, Susannah and their daughter, Elizabeth, for their devotion to hosting this event every year.
View the photo album >
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Although Clarke receives some public funding in support of the life-changing services we provide, the gap between the cost to provide such services and the public funds received is more than $5,000 per child per year. By sponsoring a child, you join a community of donors that is passionate about helping to change the lives of children with hearing loss. For more information, contact Gloria Pugliese, senior development officer, at [email protected] or 267.499.3525. Learn more >
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Call for Proposals: 39th Annual Mainstream Conference
Deadline for Submission: Monday, February 26, 2018
We cordially invite you to share your ideas and expertise at Clarke's 39th Annual Conference on Mainstreaming Students with Hearing Loss by submitting a proposal for a workshop. This year's conference will be held on October 18 and 19, 2018 at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough, MA. The theme is "From Access to Achievement: Empowering Every Child to Succeed in the Mainstream." Submit your proposal >
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Clarke Buddies: Meet-ups for Children and Teens
Next Meet-up: Saturday, January 20, 2018 | Clarke Northampton
Clarke Buddies provides terrific opportunities for tweens and teens to meet and connect on a regular basis with other students who are deaf or hard of hearing. At our Saturday meet-ups, children ages 8 to 17 share their experiences being deaf or hard of hearing, participate in team-building activities and foster a sense of community. Clarke Buddies' remaining meet-ups are scheduled on Saturdays, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, at Clarke Northampton on
January 20
and
March 10
; and at Clarke Boston on
February 10
and
April 28
. Students are welcome to attend meet-ups at either or both locations! There's still time to sign up
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visit our
Clarke Buddies page >
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Parent Education Series at Clarke Jacksonville
Next Presentation: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | Clarke Jacksonville
A well-informed parent or caregiver is crucial to the success of a child's Listening and Spoken Language journey. So Clarke Jacksonville is very pleased to offer a Parent Education Series for all current and alumni families this year. The series consists of four presentations by local professionals, or a panel, and covers important topics that pertain to raising and educating a child who is deaf or hard of hearing with listening and spoken language. The first two presentations were a success, and we hope you'll mark your calendars for the final two:
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 -
Dr. Steve Andreoli, ENT;
and Tuesday, April 17, 2018 -
Mainstream Panel.
For more information or for opportunities to underwrite the Parent Education Series, contact Tina L. Morris, development associate, at
[email protected]
or 904.479.6699.
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What Are You Waiting For?
Saturday, March 3, 2018 | St Johns Town Center, Jacksonville, FL
Happy New Year! Are you resolved to run or walk more this year? Signing up for the Kilwins Ice Cream Run 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is great motivation to start moving! Don't miss this opportunity to support Clarke.
Register now to reserve your number and guarantee your shirt.
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Parent Workshop Series at Clarke Northampton
Next Workshop: Thursday, March 8, 2018 | Clarke Northampton
This informative workshop series is geared primarily for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth to age seven. The first two evenings were held in September and November and were well attended, particularly with families whose children are soon to turn three and transition to preschool educational settings. Mark your calendars for the next two workshops on
Thursday, March 8, 2018
and
Thursday, May 10, 2018
from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. For more information, contact Marian Hartblay, director of Early Childhood Services at Clarke Northampton, at [email protected] or 413.582.1144.
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Clarke's Listening Walks in THREE Locations this Spring!
Mark your calendars for THREE Listening Walk events, where
children of all ages will listen for all the amazing honks, hoots, squeals and squeaks you can only find at a zoo. On
Sunday, May 20, 2018, the hunt for animal noises will be on for the third annual Clarke's Listening Walk at the Zoo and 5K Run in Philadelphia, PA. Then on
Saturday, June 16, 2018, kids will be searching for sounds at Clarke's second annual Listening Walk at Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, MA.
AND NEW THIS YEAR: Join us on
Sunday, June 3 for Clarke's first-ever Listening Walk at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo in New York!
Find out more >
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Register Now for Summer Camp 2018: Free to Be!
July 8-20, 2018 | Easthampton, MA
Registration is Open!
Clarke's Summer Camp is a two-week, theme-based camp for children ages 9-17 with hearing loss who utilize hearing technology (such as hearing aids or cochlear implants) and listen and talk. Clarke's Summer Camp, which runs July 8-20, 2018, offers campers the opportunity to interact with other children with hearing loss from all over the country, make new friends and have lots of fun! This year's theme is "Free to Be!" Ensure your spot and
register today >
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Clarke and Frost Valley YMCA Offer Mainstream Camp for Second Year
Summer, 2018 | Claryville, NY
For the second year, the Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp in Claryville, NY, and Clarke will provide programming for campers ages 8-15 who are deaf or hard of hearing, ensuring their experience is rich and rewarding. Frost Valley is a pioneer in providing inclusive camp experiences for children and teens from all backgrounds. Clarke and Frost Valley are aligned in their goal of providing the customized services and support needed to create meaningful mainstream experiences for children and teens. This program is a wonderful compliment to Clarke's Summer Camp. Learn more about Frost Valley by visiting frostvalley.org. To learn more about the Clarke-Frost Valley Partnership, contact Claire Troiano at [email protected] or 413.582.1113.
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Clarke is Hiring: Make a Difference and Join Our Team
To learn about exciting career opportunities at Clarke, visit our employment page. With locations along the East Coast, the perfect fit may be waiting for you.
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Free Wednesday Webinar Archive Online
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Support Clarke with Your Everyday Purchases Using AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your Amazon purchase price to Clarke at no additional cost to you! Signup is easy and AmazonSmile does the rest. Find out more >
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Clarke Voices
We close each issue of The Clarke Connection with a special quote from a member of the Clarke Community. To become the next featured Clarke Voice, send your quote to
[email protected]
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"There are no words to express the gratitude that my family and I have for everything that Clarke did for us and my sister. Without Clarke, I do not know where she would be today. She graduated from [college] with honors! Keep up the amazing work! And THANK YOU :)"
-Jacqueline Akiva, Clarke sibling
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Clarke's continuum of services includes Infant-Toddler Programs, Telepractice Virtual Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers (tVISIT), Preschool Programs, K-8 Program, Mainstream Services, Summer Programs, Clarke Hearing Center, Comprehensive Educational Evaluations and Professional Development Offerings.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As an IRS qualified charity, gifts to Clarke are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Celebrating 150 years of teaching children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk.
Children served by Clarke use advanced technologies, including cochlear implants or hearing aids, to maximize their access to sound. We work with children and their families from infancy through their teen years. Our teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists and audiologists have the background, training and experience to prepare children academically and socially for a world of limitless possibilities. Clarke children listen and learn in the classroom, run and laugh with their friends on the playground and have lives filled with music, sports, family and community. Most children who come to Clarke are ready to attend their neighborhood mainstream schools by kindergarten.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech | 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060
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