PARENT WORKSHOPS 2015-2016
SPECIAL-Special People Effecting Caring Interactions And Leadership
October 6, 2015
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Jennifer Lynn Hughes, MD
“Gender: How Do I Support Gender Development and Address
Gender Diversity with My Child?”
Lovejoy High School Lecture Hall
Dr. Hughes specializes in Clinical Psychology here in Dallas, TX.
Gender development is often thought of as a process that "just happens." However, there are a lot of factors
related to gender development in children, including biological, familial, and environmental processes. With
recent increased attention to gender diversity in our culture and the media, families are having more
conversations about what it means to be a certain gender.
October 28, 2015
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Kelly Smith
“Mean Girls”
Administration Training Room (Portable #1)
Mrs. Smith is a licensed Psychological Associate. She received her master’s degree in clinical psychology in
1987. She has worked with Mesquite ISD for the past 13 years as their Behavior Specialist. She regularly
consults with teachers, counselors, administrators and parents while creating individualized behavior
intervention plans for implementation in the classroom and the home. Kelly is a firm believer in “Love and
Logic” techniques and promotes this program across her district.
Her presentation will consist on helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends, and the new reality
of girl world. Join us in understanding why our daughter’s friendships and social life can be grueling and
frustrating.
November 4, 2015
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Kelly Smith
“Brining out the best in boys”
Administration Board Room
Mrs. Smith is a licensed Psychological Associate. She received her master’s degree in clinical psychology in
1987. She has worked with Mesquite ISD for the past 13 years as their Behavior Specialist. She regularly
consults with teachers, counselors, administrators and parents while creating individualized behavior
intervention plans for implementation in the classroom and the home. Kelly is a firm believer in “Love and
Logic” techniques and promotes this program across her district.
Boys and girls learn differently. Kelly will help you understand what makes boys tick, what motivates them,
and how to help them navigate the journey to manhood. Join us as we explore communication strategies for
parent and teachers that will help bring out the best in boys.
January 20, 2016
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Vanita Halliburton
“TAG You’re It”
Administration Training Room (Portable #1)
Vanita Halliburton is the co-founder and president of the Grant Halliburton Foundation, a non-profit
organization that works to raise awareness and understanding of adolescent mental health and suicide
prevention. She speaks from the heart about her son’s battle with depression and bipolar disorder, and his
suicide at the age of 19.
We’ll hear an educational presentation designed to teach young people and the adults in their lives how to
recognize a person in emotional or suicidal crisis and connect them with help.
February 10, 2016
Linda Westrick
“Procedural Safeguards with a hint of the ARD Process”
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Administration Board Room
Procedural Safeguards ensure that children with disabilities are provided a free appropriate
public education. This workshop will introduce the most prominent rights and responsibilities
of children with disabilities and their parents, along with the rights and responsibilities of public
agencies. We will also touch on how the ARD process works and why being informed on both
is essential to your child receiving a free appropriate public education.
April 20, 2016
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Dr. Ray Levy
“Strong Willed Child” Managing your difficult child and teen.
Regaining control of your house.
Administration Board Room
Dr. Levy is in private practice in Dallas TX and works extensively with children with ADHD and strong-willed
behaviors. In addition to consulting with school systems on working with the high-risk child, he has appeared
in numerous radio and television shows discussing various psychological issues.
Do you find yourself often repeating what you just asked your child to do? Does it feel like ‘quality time’ has
been replaced with arguing and negotiating with your adolescent?
These are typical problems that many parents face with their children and teens. Come listen as Dr. Levy gives
you insight into your kid’s thinking. He will also share techniques to stop the arguing and help you feel back in
control of your household.