LENA Start
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
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Austin Elementary
3020 Poteet Dr Mesquite, TX 75150
No group offered during Spring 2026
Cross Elementary
625 Park Vista Dr. Mesquite, TX 75181
English
Tuesdays,
from 5:00-6:00pm
First session is Tuesday, January 13
Hanby Elementary
480 Gross Rd.
Mesquite, TX 75149
Spanish
Thursdays,
from 4:30-5:30pm
First session is Thursday, January 15
Henrie Elementary
253 W Lawson Rd.
Dallas, TX 75253
English & Spanish
Thursdays,
from 5:00-6:00pm
First session is Thursday, February 5
Lawrence Elementary
3811 Richman Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75150
Spanish
Wednesdays,
from 5:00-6:00pm
First session is Wednesday,
February 4
Motley Elementary
3719 Moon Dr. Mesquite, TX 75150
Spring 2026 information coming soon!
Porter Elementary
517 Via Avenida Mesquite, TX 75150
Spring 2026 information coming soon!
Shands Elementary
4836 Shands Dr. Mesquite, TX 75150
Spanish
Tuesdays,
from 4:00-5:00pm
First session is Tuesday, February 10
BJ Smith Elementary
2300 Mesquite Valley Rd. Mesquite, TX 75150
English
Thursdays,
from 5:00-6:00pm
First session is Thursday, February 19
Tosch Elementary
2424 Larchmont Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75150
English & Spanish
Tuesdays,
from 5:00-6:00pm
First session is Tuesday,
February 3
LENA Start Group Calendar
February 2026
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Lawrence Elementary - LENA Start Session 3
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Lawrence Elementary School
Thursday, February 19
Friday, February 20
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Lawrence Elementary - LENA Start Session 4
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Lawrence Elementary School
Thursday, February 26
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Saturday, February 28