Dear Clarke Community,
This year and always, the health and safety of Clarke students, families and team members remain paramount. We continue to follow the standards set by the CDC, state and local agencies as we make uninterrupted listening and spoken language learning possible and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Across all Clarke’s programs and services we continue our commitments to Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) excellence, literacy, fostering growth of the whole child through social-emotional learning and celebrating diversity and inclusion. These tenets are embedded into our curricula and daily instruction.
No matter your location or your experience with hearing loss, we celebrate the many voices that make the Clarke community special and successful.
With warm wishes for a productive year together,
Chief Program Officer
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
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Ride for Clarke: This Sunday |
Join us for a virtual Peloton ride and fundraising challenge benefitting Clarke students and families on September 26 at 8:00 am. The 45-minute "Classic Rock Ride" on the Peloton App will be led by Kendall Toole. Join the conversation with the hashtag #PelotonforClarke.
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Good Laughs for a Good Cause: The second annual Tammy Jacobson-Landon "I Can Hear You Now" Comedy Fundraiser will take place this Friday, September 24 in West Springfield, MA. This adults-only event, held by her family, honors the late Ms. Jacobson-Landon, an inspiring member of the Clarke team.
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Parent Education Series: Join us for a free virtual learning opportunity on Tuesday, October 5 hosted by Clarke Florida and presented by Jan Gatty, EdD, director of child and family services at Clarke.
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Kilwins Ice Cream Run: Save the date for the COOLEST event in Northeast Florida on Saturday, March 26, 2022!
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NEW! Digital Publications You Don't Want to Miss |
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NEW ISSUE! Find Stories of Representation and More in Clarke Speaks Magazine
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This year's digital issue of Clarke Speaks features a special seven-part series on the power of representation, a guide to LSL (listening and spoken language) strategies for families, stories about successful Clarke alums, students, teachers and more.
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Fall Issue of Mainstream News: Your Source for Mainstreaming Insights and LSL Expertise from Clarke
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Find recommendations for how best to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing as they transition to in-person classroom settings, discover tips for easing the transition to fall sports and travel, celebrate National Literacy Month with literacy recommendations — and more. |
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Latest Clarke News and Resources |
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Educator and Caregiver Book Recommendations: In celebration of National Literacy Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout September, we want to amplify the voices of a diverse selection of authors and illustrators by sharing their stories. Find a list of inclusive books and resources here.
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The Bright Spot: Uplifting Stories from Our Community |
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“Words cannot describe the impact that Clarke has made on our family. Any parent of a deaf child knows how disheartening it can be to see a growing language gap between your child and their hearing peers. During her first month at Clarke, I remember speaking with the director and expressing my fears surrounding whether Leighton would ever be able to catch up. After just one year I am now able to see the possibilities are endless for Leighton now that she has the right tools.”
— Nina, Leighton's Mom
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Read more about how Leighton is finding her voice in Clarke Speaks magazine.
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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
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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.
Our Work. Our Reach. Your Role: New and increased donations will go even further thanks to a partial matching grant from a generous funder.
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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