800 Florida Ave. They led an enthusiastic audience at the December 7 celebration where it was to officially announced that the Division of Pre-College National Mission Programs will from now on be known as Gallaudet University s Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center. Clerc s name was chosen following a survey conducted by Dr. Fernandes, who said the new name more accurately describes the division s mission and activities, while at the same time recognizes the preeminent role played by Laurent Clerc in the education of deaf people. There has always been confusion regarding the former name for the division, Fernandes said.
People didn t know what it meant.
Not any more, though. KDES and MSSD will retain their names and remain an integral part of the Clerc Center. The center also comprises the Deaf Education Network and Clearinghouse, which is responsible for disseminating research and other information, and units that provide training in best educational practices to teachers of deaf students all over the country, research and evaluation, and information technology services.