Resources
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Film Discussion Guide
This film discussion guide is meant to inspire conversation among audiences after watching the documentary film Left Behind. It is designed to be as flexible and adaptable to your discussion groups’ level of knowledge on the issues of dyslexia, disability, supporting children with learning disabilities, and the civil rights of students with disabilities.
About Dyslexia and Literacy Supports
To learn more about dyslexia and identifying dyslexia, visit the International Dyslexia Association’s website and review their tools and resources
To learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), visit the National Center for Learning Disabilities website
Evidence-based reading, or “structured literacy” or “science of reading” has been proven to help all struggling readers, specifically those that have dyslexia. For more information on structured literacy and researched-based interventions and supports, visit The Reading League
To learn more about dyslexia through direct experience, use Understood’s “Through My Eyes” tool—an interactive game that models the difficulty of reading words and spelling
For parents and families
Learn more about Literacy Academy Collective and support their continued work in supporting NYC students with dyslexia succeed in public schools
Assess your state’s implementation of early interventions for reading, use Excel in Ed’s State Map and filter for “Assessment & Parent Notification” and “Screener for Characteristics of Dyslexia.” As an example, read New York’s Implementation Report, here and their assessment rubric, here.
Find your local community of dyslexia advocates, visit Decoding Dyslexia, their US state chapters’ and international websites
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