This holiday season, we thank you for playing a role in the #ClarkeVillage
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Together, we can prepare students socially and academically for a world of limitless possibilities. It takes a village, so thank you for being a part of ours.
Spread the word on social media and beyond that you are part of the
#ClarkeVillage. Use our
resources to strengthen the message.
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Listen, learn and grow with Clarke! There are so many ways to get involved.
- Giving Tuesday: Invest in the #ClarkeVillage on Giving Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
- Clarke Buddies: Save the date for opportunities to connect on a regular basis with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Kilwins Ice Cream Run: Registration is open! Join us for the COOLEST event in Jacksonville on Saturday, March 30, 2019.
- Clarke's Summer Camp: Registration for Clarke's Summer Camp 2019 (July 7-19) is coming soon!
- Clarke's Listening Walk at the Zoo: Mark your calendar for Clarke's Listening Walk at the Zoo events!
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Clarke Professionals Attend Premier Speech-Language-Hearing Conference
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More than 15 Clarke professionals attended the 2018
ASHA Convention in Boston, November 15-17. The event provided opportunities to hear the latest research and gain new skills and resources.
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The Fall Issue of Mainstream News Is Available Online
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Stay current on how to best support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the mainstream. The
Fall Issue of Mainstream News features articles about advocating for positivity and self-assurance among all students. Mainstream News continues to be accessible online and free of charge thanks to sponsorship from our friends at
Oticon Pediatrics.
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Reaching More Families and Professionals
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Promoting Collaboration Among Agencies
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Clarke is proud to share these stories featuring students, alumni and staff!
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An Evening Celebrating Clarke
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Clarke Philadelphia hosted a
Silver Bells
event on Thursday, November 1, 2018 to thank the
#ClarkeVillage
for their support. Attendees had
an opportunity to
make a gift
to Clarke, and in return were presented a commemorative
silver bell. Judy Sexton, director of Clarke Philadelphia, and Jason Friedland, Chairman of the Board, shared why it takes a village to support the children and families Clarke serves.
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Clarke's Mainstream Conference Draws Attendees From Across North America
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At Clarke's 39th Annual Conference on Mainstreaming Students With Hearing Loss, in October, a community of professionals and families joined together for a learning experience that emphasized empowering every child to succeed in the mainstream.
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Clarke attended the 7th Annual Hearing Tech Expo presented by the
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
in Bradenton, FL. The expo presented a great opportunity to explain the many ways Clarke can support children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Clarke was proud to participate in
Fall River Disability Awareness Day
, an event designed to educate the public and provide information about resources available to individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts.
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Family and Alumni Fun Day
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Clarke and the Clarke Schools Alumni Council (CSAC) hosted a day filled with outdoor family fun at Look Memorial Park in Florence, MA. Families and alumni had a blast connecting with one another while participating in many festivities—from pumpkin crafts and face painting to stilts races, and more!
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Sculpting Lesson at Clarke Philadelphia
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Clarke Philadelphia welcomed local sculptor, Ally Super, for a creative learning activity. Students were provided with carving tools and clay tiles to make hand print molds—representing the friendships made at Clarke.
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World Day of Bullying Prevention
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Clarke participated in World Day of Bullying Prevention on October 1, partnering with
Stomp Out Bullying
and other education institutions in taking a stand against bullying.
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Check out Clarke's fall festivities!
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We close each issue of Clarke Connection with a special quote from a member of the Clarke community. To become the next featured Clarke Voice, send your quote to
communications@clarkeschools.org
“I wanted to reach out to say thanks to all the Clarke teachers that have supported our daughter and our family over the years. I really don't know where she would have been without your services. So, THANK YOU!!!”
— Kathleen, Clarke Philadelphia Mom
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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.
Since 1867, Clarke has provided children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the education needed to succeed in a hearing world. We are proud of our history and honor it by evolving to best meet the needs of children and families today through our infant-toddler, virtual tVISIT, preschool, K-8, mainstream and summer programs, as well as through our hearing center, comprehensive educational evaluations and research and professional development.
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