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Sponsor a Child at Clarke - Enable Him to Embrace a World of Limitless Possibilities
We recently launched a Sponsorship Program at Clarke New York! This is a unique opportunity to impact the life of a child with hearing loss. An individual or an organization can sponsor a child, like Leobardo, from the time he begins at Clarke, and is just learning to listen, to when he transitions to kindergarten in his neighborhood school. Read more >

Nine Clarke Staff Present at EHDI Conference
Nine Clarke staff presented at the 2015 National EHDI Conference in Louisville, Kentucky this month. The conference was a wonderful opportunity that brought together professionals and parents who have been successful in improving EHDI programs. This also enables everyone who attends to learn from their successes as we look for ways to continually enhance EHDI program-offerings.

Clarke SPARK Held Two Six-Week Sessions 
The Clarke Northampton Preschool Program concluded a special event series, partially sponsored by the LEGO Children's Fund, for children with hearing loss and their siblings and parents. This project supported family use of strategies for language and literacy development through participation in Stories, Props, Art, and Role Playing for Kids (SPARK). Read more >

Clarke Boston Children Host Bake Sale
Clarke Boston held its Annual Bake Sale earlier this month. It was a huge success! The children worked all week baking and then facilitated all the selling as well! It is a great way for them to practice their speech, social skills, and math skills. Like this story? "Like" the Clarke Facebook page to read and see more fun activities that Clarke kids are up to.
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Spring Workshop: Perusing, Choosing and Using Apps with Children with Hearing Loss
April 3, 2015 | Marriott Hotel, Springfield, MA
A special day-long training designed for speech-language pathologists and teachers of the deaf. Other professionals and parents of children with hearing loss are also welcome. There's still time to Register for the Workshop! 

Summer Adventure Now with Older Track!
Clarke's Summer Adventure will now feature camps for two age groups! Adventurers for ages 9 to 13, and Explorers for ages 14 to 17. Especially designed for children with hearing loss, activities are led by experienced teachers of the deaf and young adults with hearing loss, and encourage leadership and independence, while enhancing listening, communication and social skills. Register Today to secure your spot!
New Summer Adventure Sponsorship Opportunity for your business to do well by doing good! Find out more info here >

Workshop with Dr. Mary Ellen Nevins Ed.D
October 9, 2015 | King of Prussia, PA
Save the Date for this exciting fall workshop titled, "Managing Your Listening and Spoken Language Professional Learning Dashboard: Technology, Technique and Temperament," with Dr. Mary Ellen Nevins, Ed.D. Find out what it takes for a speech and hearing professional to be a highly qualified interventionist for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and who are learning to use listening and spoken language for literacy and academic success. Read more >
Clarke Staff to Present at EAA in Florida
Heather Stinson MED, SLP-A and Brittany Dorn MED, SLP-A, both Mainstream Teachers, will be presenting at the Educational Audiology Association (EAA) in St. Petersburg, Florida in June. Invited and sponsored by Oticon, the presentation is "Mainstreaming and Collaboration with the Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing."
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The Kilwins Ice Cream Run Was Such Fun!
Thank you to the more than 600 runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators who came out for the 3rd Annual Kilwins Ice Cream Run to support Clarke on Saturday, March 7! This 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run is a fundraiser for Clarke Jacksonville. Read more and check out the Photo Album from race day!

New York Family Reunion and Bookfair
In January, 150 current and alumni families and staff celebrated Clarke New York's 9th Annual Family Reunion at Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Michael Karas gave an encore performance and children's book author Tad Hills led a story time and drawing lesson featuring one of his most beloved characters. Our Teen Reunion within the Reunion enjoyed a strong showing. We look forward to seeing everyone at our 10th Annual Reunion in January 2016!


Free Wednesday Webinar Archive Online
For those of you who missed any of our 2014 Webinars, they are all available online, along with the 2013 series. You can even request professional credits after viewing! Access the Wednesday Webinar Archive here or learn more >
Are You a Clarke Alum? Join CSAC!
We want YOU! The Clarke School Alumni Council (CSAC) is looking for new members! Interested? Fill out our CSAC Nomination Form and tell us what makes you special! We look forward to hearing from you!

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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]
A note to Judy Sexton, Philadelphia Director: 
"We wanted to reach out to all of the people who have helped us through this journey and made Madeline's progress possible. You are at the top of the list. We will forever be indebted to you for your love, care and concern and expert knowledge - all of which equally have made a difference in Madeline's life. No matter how far Madeline will go in life, she will always remember her roots at Clarke. We will make sure of it. These three years have been an unexpected adventure but one that we embraced without question. Thank you for being a part of her life and our family."
-Gratefully, Melissa and Jason, Philadelphia Parents
 
Clarke's continuum of services includes Infant-Toddler Programs, Preschool Programs, K-8 Program, Mainstream Services, and Professional Development and Trainings. 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.
At Clarke we help children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen and talk. Children served by Clarke use advanced technologies, including cochlear implants and 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, audiologists, and speech pathologists 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. Many children who come to Clarke are ready to attend their neighborhood mainstream schools by kindergarten.

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