The Learning Center Parent Association (TLCPA)

The Learning Center Parent Association (TLCPA) is established for the purpose of supporting the education of children at Marie Philip School, Badavas Parent Infant Program, and Walden School by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers. Parents of students currently attending The Learning Center for the Deaf’s programs are automatically members of The Learning Center for the Deaf Parent Association (TLCPA). 

Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. All parents and guardians are welcome. Meetings are conducted in ASL and spoken English. Multilingual interpretation can be requested at any time.


TLCPA conducted a survey in February 2023 for all caregivers. You can view the survey responses below:

Survey Results

TLCPA is actively seeking new Board members! 

Please contact us to see how your contributions can help our students and connect our families!

General Meetings:

TLCPA Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM EST.

Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/95085458505?pwd=dycXdG4ZXHQ4lvar4fPbap7xiiECob.1
Meeting ID: 950 8545 8505
Passcord: 530330

Conducted in ASL with spoken English interpreting. All are welcome!
To request multilingual interpreting, please email TLCPA2023@gmail.com.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

  • Thursday, January 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM EST

*Subject to change


Meeting Notes

November 7, 2024:

  • TLCPA is looking for support and would love to fill the open board positions with parent and caregiver volunteers!
  • Upcoming Event: 
    Worcester Deaf Club: Arts and Craft Bazaar (Free Admission, open to the public)
    Saturday, November 16th from 10 AM - 4 PM
    TLC Schwab Athletic Center
  • We are looking host fundraising events to support Teacher Appreciation Gifts and Senior Gifts: Ideas for fundraisers:
    • Movie night on TLC Campus
    • T-Shirt Fundraisers with a design created by a Deaf Artist
    • Raffle Basket Fundraiser Family Event
    • Square 1 Art or Original Works Student Art fundraiser
    • TLCPA Shop day (have items similar to Five Below for students to purchase for themselves or gifts)
  • We are looking into a parents night out at a local brewery or other indoor space for a social gathering.
  • We would love volunteers to plan and organize 1-2 fundraising ideas listed above. Please reach out to Ashley Cameron (ashleybarrett21@gmail.com) with any interest or questions!