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Movie poster for 'Left Behind' featuring a young person at a desk.

Left Behind: The inspiring story of a group of determined moms who band together to found the first public school for students with dyslexia in New York City 

Watch the trailer

  • DATE: Thursday, January 29, 2026

  • TIME:  Doors open at 5:00pm, film starts at 5:30pm, with Q&A panel to follow

  • LOCATION: Little Theater at Albany High School, 603 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA

Join us for a special, free screening, followed by an expert Q&A panel.

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: Click here to register


 

"Powerful...Inspiring...Left Behind is an urgent call to action to help dyslexic kids".

 

- Anderson Cooper, CNN

 

Dyslexia impacts one in five children worldwide, yet while 20% of the population has this learning difference, a staggering 48% of incarcerated individuals are dyslexic. Families without financial means often lack access to essential testing and tailored curricula that their children desperately need. In a city like New York, where 70% of students are Black and Brown, around 200,000 children are left without the support they need to thrive. Runtime 1 hour, 14 minutes.


 

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Space is limited! You must be registered to attend.

A request for disability-related modification or accommodation may be made by a person with a disability who requires modification or accommodation by contacting the North Region SELPA Director, at pvickroy@ausdk12.org or 510-525-9805. Due by January 20, 2026.


 

This free event is made possible by the North Region Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Community Advisory Committee (CAC), with help from Reading for Berkeley, and Albany Unified School District PTAs. Thanks also to Albany USD, who donated the theatre space.

Events and Resources

  • Community Conversations in Hayward and Oakland for Parents and Providers of Young Children with Disabilities

    • Dear community,

    • Please see the flyers and further information below and attached for two upcoming Community Conversations, for parents and providers of children with disabilities, coming up in Hayward on January 17 and Oakland on January 24. Please share widely with your networks and anyone who might be interested!

      The goal of our community conversation is to increase understanding of inclusion supports and needs for families with children who are neurodiverse, gifted, or have emergent developmental delays, disabilities, or other special needs and to receive recommendations to inform future investments and advocacy efforts in Alameda County.

      There will be simultaneous conversations in English and Spanish (Oakland and Hayward) as well as Dari and Pashto (Hayward), childcare, food and a meaningful opportunity to impact future investments and advocacy!

      Please let me know if you have any questions!

      RVSP Here: 

      Hayward Community Conversation - Saturday, January 17, 11am - 1pm - Community Convo Hayward Registration Link

      Oakland Community Conversation - Saturday, January 24, 11am - 1pm - Community Convo Oakland Registration Link

       

      Estimada comunidad:

      Consulte los folletos que se incluyen a continuación y en el archivo adjunto sobre dos próximas conversaciones comunitarias, dirigidas a padres y cuidadores de niños con discapacidades, que se celebrarán en Hayward el 17 de enero y en Oakland el 24 de enero. ¡Compártalos con sus contactos y con cualquier persona que pueda estar interesada!

      El objetivo de nuestro diálogo comunitario es aumentar la comprensión sobre los apoyos y las necesidades de inclusión de las familias con niños neuro diversos, superdotados o con retrasos en el desarrollo, discapacidades u otras necesidades especiales emergentes, y recibir recomendaciones para informar las futuras inversiones y los esfuerzos de promoción en el condado de Alameda.

      Habrá conversaciones simultáneas en inglés y español (Oakland), así como en dari y pastún (Hayward), servicio de guardería, comida y una oportunidad significativa para influir en futuras inversiones y actividades de defensa.

      Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en ponerse en contacto conmigo.

      Confirme su asistencia aquí:

      Conversación comunitaria en Hayward: sábado, 17 de enero, de 11:00 a 13:00. Community Convo Hayward

      Conversación comunitaria en Oakland: sábado, 24 de enero, de 11:00 a 13:00. Community Convo Oakland

       
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