Listen, learn and grow with Clarke! There are so many ways to get involved.
- Clarke Buddies: Join us for upcoming meet-ups in the Northampton, MA; Boston, MA; and Philadelphia, PA areas.
- Kilwins Ice Cream Run: Register for the 8th annual Kilwins Ice Cream Run, on Saturday, March 28, 2020, featuring all-you-can-eat Kilwins Original Recipe Ice Cream!
- Clarke's Listening Walk at the Zoo: Save the date for Clarke's Listening Walk at the Zoo events in Pennsylvania (5/17/2020), New York (6/7/2020) and Massachusetts (6/20/2020).
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Ringing in the New Year by Celebrating Clarke Professionals
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Join us in congratulating Nell Rosenberg, assistant director of Clarke New York; Melanie Abramowitz, speech-language pathologist at Clarke Philadelphia; and Sarah Husted, speech-language pathologist at Clarke Jacksonville, for receiving their Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Certification!
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Springfield Thunderbirds Donate $5,000 to Benefit Clarke
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The
Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team presented Clarke with a $5,000 check to benefit the Tammy Jacobson-Landon “I Can Hear You Now” Fund.
Clarke’s K-8 students welcomed Thunderbirds' mascot Boomer to their classroom, and presented team president Nate Costa with a spirited ‘Thank You’ sign.
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Celebrating Successful Clarke Silver Bells Events!
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The three events raised over $30,000 to help move
#ClarkeFamiliesForward!
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Clarke is proud to share these stories featuring students, alumni and staff!
- Clarke Presents Innovative Methods for Engaging Families in Listening and Spoken Language: Clarke Jacksonville speech-language pathologists, Angela Watters, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd, and Angie Pardee, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd, co-presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Orlando, FL.
- Using Labels with Pride: Heather Stinson, CAGS, MED, S/LP-A, Clarke itinerant teacher of the deaf and author of the Hear Me Out blog, describes how to help students who are deaf or hard of hearing foster pride in their identity and establish themselves as individuals.
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Building Listening and Spoken Language Skills During the Holidays
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Clarke Philadelphia received a generous gift from the
Audiology and Hearing Aid Center (AHAC) in Warminster, PA. AHAC donated a new book to each preschool student during their holiday performance to support reading at home.
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Clarke New York Celebrates Community Helpers
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Clarke New York welcomed
SL Green Realty Corp to help celebrate a community helper learning unit. The realty team generously gifted each student with a construction vest and safety helmet.
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Clarke Boston Buddies Go for Gold at a Winter Olympics-Themed Gathering
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Students selected a country to represent and competed in Olympics-inspired games at the Boston South Shore gathering.
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Want to join the fun?
Register for upcoming spring meet-ups in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania!
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Clarke Jacksonville Hosted a "Make and Take" Workshop
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Clarke parents and staff joined together for a free parent education opportunity. The interactive workshop featured a hands-on activity where parents assembled manipulatives (physical objects used as teaching tools) that support auditory, speech and language goals and enhance shared reading experiences at home.
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Do you specialize in working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing? Join the team at Clarke. We’re hiring in multiple locations!
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"Clarke Jacksonville has been life changing for our grandson, Thomas. There has been so much improvement in his speaking since he started in July. He is so happy, loves school and enjoys every aspect of learning. We are thrilled! Thank you [Clarke] for all that you do!"
— Marguerite and Jack, grandparents of Thomas, a Clarke Jacksonville student
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
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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. Clarke has evolved to best meet the needs of children and families today though 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.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
| 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060
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