Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center (Clerc Center) Employee Directory
EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Clerc Center, based in Washington, DC, is an education-focused organization that supports deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through high school. It provides resources, training, and evidence-based information to professionals and families to bolster linguistic, educational, and social-emotional development. Its work is organized around three priority areas: professional development for practitioners, family-school and agency partnerships, and national collaborations with other organizations. Its primary audience includes educators, specialists, and families engaged in deaf and hard-of-hearing education, with a focus on closing knowledge gaps and expanding the skills needed to meet students' needs. By fostering proactive partnerships and cross-institutional collaboration, the Clerc Center aims to coordinate efforts at the national and state levels to support students' development. The organization operates as a mid-sized entity within the education sector and serves as a national resource from its base in Washington.