Learning to Achieve

A series of research-based articles & professional development resources from the National Institute for Literacy, designed to increase the effectiveness of teachers working w/ adults w/ LD include:

Learning to Achieve: A Review of the Research Literature On Serving Adults With Learning Disabilities (2009) http://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/L2ALiteratureReview09.pdf

Learning to Achieve: A Review of the Research Literature on Employment Experiences & Outcomes for Youth and Adults with Learning Disabilities  (2010)
http://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/L2AWorkforceLitReview2010.pdf

Learning to Achieve: A Professional's Guide to Educating Adults with Learning Disabilities (2010)
http://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/L2AProfessionalGuide_final.pdf

Literacy, Employment and Youth with Learning Disabilities: Aligning Workforce Development Policies and Programs (2010) http://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/LiteracyEmployment2010.pdf

Four online, stand-alone, professional development modules:
Learning Disabilities and Accommodations
Learning Disabilities and English Language Learners
Learning Disabilities and Neuroscience
Professional's Guide to Educating Adults with Learning Disabilities.
The free, self- paced modules are available at http://mp.cls.utk.edu.