About Our Program

Marlin ISD places great emphasis on our students with dyslexia and their success. The program used in Marlin ISD is “Reading By Design” An Individualized Literacy Intervention. RBD is a systematic, multisensory approach aligned with research-based practices for developing literacy.This intervention follows an intensive, explicit, and cumulative design for remediation of reading and writing skills at all grade levels.This comprehensive program addresses the following components; phonological awareness, sound-symbol association, six syllable types, written spelling patterns, morphology, syntax, reading literacy, and comprehension. Progress monitoring and review lessons are embedded throughout the program to inform student progress and promote reading and writing automaticity.It can be used in grades k-12 in a small, homogenous group setting.

Click here to download our Dyslexia Plan

Important Changes for Families to Understand (TEA Document)

Cambios Importantes Que Las Familias Deben Entender (TEA)

• TEA Dyslexia Information
• TEA Dyslexia Handbook
• International Dyslexia Association
• Child Find Texas
• Texas Center for Learning Disabilities
• TEA Dyslexia Page
• Learning Ally Audiobooks
• Texas State Library Talking Book Program

For more information from the TEA on dyslexia programs in Texas, please visit the link HERE.

Parent Information

Marlin ISD embraces the belief that the educational process is successful only if parents are included as partners in the education of their children.  Parents will receive information related to program objectives and activities, cultural events, and parent involvement meetings. MISD shall make every effort to ensure that bilingual personnel are available on each school campus to provide translations for meetings and documents to be sent home. It is the policy of Marlin ISD to involve the parents in all decisions regarding their child. Parents of students in the ESL programs are invited to be a part of the LPAC for the identification, review and exit of their children. Parents and community members are invited to be a part of the district and campus site-based decision committees. MISD offers evening English as a Second Language (ESL) informational sessions for parents through the Office of Student Services Bulldog Academy Education Program.  

For additional information about our program and services, please contact the Office of Academics:
Dr. Sharon Deloach
Director of Student Services 
sdeloach@marlinisd.org
254-883-3585 

Click here to connect with the Texas Education Agency website for more information and videos to support English Language Learners.

About Our Program

The goal of Marlin ISD‘s ESL program is for our English learners to become competent in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the English language.  Through the development of literacy and academic skills, English learners will advance in the proficiency levels. Such programs shall emphasize the mastery of English language skills, as well as mathematics, science, and social studies, as integral parts of the academic goals for all students to enable English learners to participate equitably in school.  

Please click here to view the Emergent Bilingual ESL Handbook

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY Parent Event (Recording)

Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released a recording from the T3 Parent Event, "Enhancing Educational Support for EB Students"  Click the link to view the recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iB6LK7tTew

La Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA) ha publicado una grabación del evento para padres T3, "Mejora el apoyo educativo para los estudiantes de EB". Haga clic en el enlace para ver la grabación https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6ATRLintdg

Title III Compliance Spring Activities 

I. EB/Immigrant families livebinder review and survey (for Marlin ISD families only) https://www.livebinders.com/b/2337381

Code L2Parents  (This site is a WIP) 

II.  EB Literacy Tips for Families. Teaching families how to use Immersive Reader  https://forms.gle/u3AdK6jU6paqVUj19

III. Virtual watch party for EB/immigrant students, families, and the community on May 19th from 9am-11am to join the TEA sponsored Community Focused event. https://www.txel.org/LeadershipConnection

Marlin ISD partners with parents and the community to support students at home.

Reading

Accelerated Reader - Where to Take AR Tests

Supporting Early Literacy and Phonics Skills

• Use flashcards to introduce letters and sounds
• Use picture cards to match letter sounds
• Use letter cards to name new words
• Read regularly with your child and ask questions
• Play sound-letter association games
• Letter cards and flashcards can be created with index cards or stips of paper.

Math

Reflex Math Enrichment Program

• Click the highlighted link above to access ClassLink. 
• Click Renaissance to access Accelerated Reader.

Supporting Math Fluency

IXL Learning