Clarke Students' Words Speak Volumes
Learning songs, forging friendships, saying "I love you." These small moments add up to lifetimes of possibility. We welcome the new year with gratitude for Clarke’s village of support which makes these moments possible.
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On February 2, the Clarke community will participate in a global literacy movement known as World Read Aloud Day. To celebrate, we have curated a book list with Clarke students and families in mind and in an effort to amplify the talents and voices of diverse authors, illustrators and characters. Follow along on social media with the hashtag #ClarkeBookClub.
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Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) Stories, Insights and Expertise from Clarke |
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Mainstream News: Winter Issue is Now Available
The winter issue of Clarke's Mainstream News sponsored by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is now available online! Find recommendations for how best to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing as they make educational transitions, discover the importance of mentorship — and more.
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EmpowEAR Today Podcast: Clarke Audiologists Explain Clinical and Educational Audiology
New podcast alert! Tune in to EmpowEAR Today to learn more about clinical and educational audiology from Ashley Dainton, audiologist at the Clarke Hearing Center, and Rebecca Huzzy, educational audiologist at Clarke.
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Latest News and Resources |
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The Bright Spot: Uplifting Stories from Our Community |
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Celebrating National Mentoring Month in January |
In many cases, a student who receives Clarke Mainstream Services might be the only one in their school, or even their town, who has hearing loss. Kasia Wassung, MED, teacher of the deaf at Clarke, says "a mentor who has experienced similar seasons of difficulties, insecurities—and victories—is invaluable." Read more about the personal and academic benefits of a mentorship in Clarke’s Mainstream News publication and find mentoring resources at mentoring.org.
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Clarke Students Support Their Local Communities |
Clarke Boston families held a community food drive to support the Canton Food Bank and Clarke Northampton’s K-8 Program held a Holiday Bazaar and donated the funds to a local animal shelter.
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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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Katelyn, the mother of a Clarke student, shared a note of gratitude for Melissa Pyzik, teacher of the deaf at Clarke:
“Melissa has been an angel to our family. She has helped us to be better parents and advocate on our daughter's behalf. She is extremely knowledgeable and has taught us many new things. She works so seamlessly with our daughter's other service providers to provide us the most comprehensive therapy. She is full of energy and the absolute best at virtual sessions. She maintains engagement of the youngest learner for long periods of time and is able to adapt to the needs of a toddler. We are truly in awe and thankful to have her on our daughter’s team.”
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Read more about nurturing all areas of development in Clarke Speaks magazine.
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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.
Clarke teaches children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and talk. Since our founding in 1867, we have prepared children to succeed in mainstream schools and the wider world, evolving to meet the needs of children and families today. Our teachers of the deaf, audiologists and speech-language pathologists partner with families to help their infants, toddlers and school-age children develop listening and spoken language (LSL) skills to maximize their learning. In addition to our work with more than 1,000 infants and children annually, we serve families and adults through a wide range of programs and services--in homes, at our five East Coast locations, in mainstream classrooms and using remote technology.
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech | 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060
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