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LENA Start

Mom and daughter after graduating from a parent education program

What is LENA Start?
LENA Start is a parent education program for families with children under the age of three. Throughout this 8-week program, families will learn how simply talking more with their baby will help to develop their baby's brain and set them up for success in school and beyond. 

Research has shown that back and forth conversation is a key factor in healthy early brain development. Yet, most families don't know how much they're talking to or with their children. Families who participate in this program will use LENA's patented "talk pedometer" technology to measure their child's language environment. Families will explore the data from the device in personalized, actionable feedback reports as well as discuss research-based strategies with their peers to increase the quality and quantity of talk at home.

LENA Start is offered on several Mesquite ISD elementary campuses and is available for all families. 

This program is offered in English and Spanish. For more information on LENA Start, please call 972-882-5277 or email LParis@mesquiteisd.org

 

New groups will begin in Fall 2025

Cross Elementary
625 Park Vista Dr. Mesquite, TX 75181

Fall group information is coming soon!

Floyd Elementary
3025 Hickory Tree Rd. Mesquite, TX 75180

Fall group information is coming soon!

 

Logo for Hanby elementary School

Hanby Elementary
480 Gross Rd. 
Mesquite, TX 75149

Fall group information is coming soon!

Henrie Elementary
253 W Lawson Rd. 
Dallas, TX 75253

Fall group information is coming soon!

Lawrence Elementary School Logo

Lawrence Elementary
3811 Richman Dr. 
Mesquite, TX 75150

Fall group information is coming soon!

Mackey Elementary School Logo

Mackey Elementary 
14900 N Spring Ridge Cir. 
Mesquite, TX 75180

Fall group information is coming soon!

School Logo for Motley Elementary School

Motley Elementary
3719 Moon Dr. Mesquite, TX 75150

Fall group information is coming soon!

Porter Elementary
517 Via Avenida Mesquite, TX 75150

Fall group information is coming soon!

Smith Elementary
2300 Mesquite Valley Rd. Mesquite, TX 75150

Fall group information is coming soon!

School Logo for Shands Elementary School with a shark in the middle

Shands Elementary
4836 Shands Dr. Mesquite, TX 75150

Fall group information is coming soon!

Tosch

 

Tosch Elementary 
2424 Larchmont Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75150

Fall group information is coming soon!