The Learning Center for the Deaf (MA)

Did You Know? ... TLC offers Behavioral Health Services for any household with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing family member throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through our Walden Community Services program, comprehensive services include:

-Psychotherapy: One-on-one therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy
-Intensive Care Coordination/Family Support and Training (Wraparound)
-In-Home Therapy and In-Home Behavioral Services
-Therapeutic Mentoring
-Support & Stabilization

Meet the team and reach out to us tlcdeaf.org/wcs.

Last chance to register for our next session of Community ASL Classes; course starts August 10th. Remote options for beginner through intermediate. We will not be offering in-person classes during the second Summer session. In-person classes will resume in the Fall.

Sign up at tlcdeaf.org/aslclasses

Yesterday, we celebrated our Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and 8 Grade students as they officially 'graduated' to Elementary, Middle, and High School! This annual "Moving Up" Ceremony is a beautiful and fun tradition for our students, and we thank each Teacher, Parent, Caregiver, Coach, and Educator who supported their growth and their journey.

We were also proud to present our annual Brooke Donahue Spirit Award to Aldair. Brooke was an interpreter here at TLC for several years in the 2000s. This award is given annually to the Walden School student who has worked the hardest to fulfill the ideals of Walden School and represent the ideals that Brooke shared both here on campus and the greater community. Of course, academics are important, but the Brooke Donahue Award focuses on the student who maintains the mindset of bettering oneself in every way.

Congratulations to all our students!! 🌟

TLC recently welcome visitors from the Early Intervention Division of the Department of Public Health to learn more about our Early Childhood Center. One of our guests shared some truly kind words after their visit: "Thank you, again, for hosting us at your lovely site... We really enjoyed touring your beautiful campus, seeing your thoughtfully designed classroom, and learning so much about the multiple ways TLC supports infants, toddlers, their families, and the community. Thank you for the outstanding work you and your colleagues do for so many families in your area!"

It was our pleasure! Did You Know?... We welcome visitors and Educators from around the globe ! We are eager to show you how our schools benefit Deaf and hard of hearing students and their families. If you're interested in a tour, please reach out to us at tlcdeaf.org/visit.

There's till time to register for our upcoming Community ASL Class session beginning August 10th.

Our Summer II Session is fully remote:
ASL 1 (Remote): Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6:30-7:30 PM
Late ASL 1 (Remote): Mondays and Wednesdays. 8-9 PM
ASL 2 (Remote): Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
Late ASL 2 (Remote): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 PM
Late ASL 3 (Remote): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 PM

In-person classes will resume in the fall.

Register at tlcdeaf.org/aslclasses

We had a blast last week welcoming some of our PSP students to our second Summer Enrichment Program at TLC! Filled with activities, including meeting our MPS Elementary students, swimming, and a popsicle stand, our kids really enjoyed experiencing life on our campus. We hope everyone had a great time, and we hope to see you back next year! Thanks to our PSP Staff for providing a wonderful week of activities, ASL classes, and arts and crafts.

Join us September 19th for our family-friendly 5K! Teams, Themes, and Big Smiles Welcome! 👟 ✨

Our Early Bird Discount ends July 31st. Sign up at tlcdeaf.org/5k.

Share this flyer with friends, colleagues, and family. Come for our 5K and stay for our Annual Homecoming celebration with vendors, food trucks, athletic games, and more!

Event details: 2026 Homecoming and 5K Walk/Run

Reminder to join us for this community event! 🍿 🎥 Friday, July 24th; rain date the 31st.

Movie Night on the TLC Soccer Field! 🍿 Join us for this community event on Friday, July 24. Rain date July 31.

5:00 PM: Monsters, Inc.
7:30 PM: National Treasure

Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket!

Suggested donation: $10 per person; includes bag of popcorn and drink.

Additional snacks and snow cones will be sold.