Adult Learning

Program Description

The Adult Learning Program supports adults with suspected or diagnosed learning differences in reaching their education or workplace goals. These learning differences could include ADHD, ASD (autism spectrum disorder), dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, DCD (developmental coordination disorder), and more.

The program takes a unique approach to providing explicit instruction (literacy and math) and support (education, workplace). With a focus on social-emotional learning and executive functioning, learners acquire skills and strategies to overcome potential barriers to learning and gain the confidence and independence needed to be successful.

Adult learners are matched with a specialized, compassionate instructor who will provide targeted, individualized support and intervention in: 

1. Explicit instruction in literacy and math (levels below high school). 
2. Explicit instruction in literacy and math (high school level). 
3. Support with continued education programs (i.e., high school courses). 
4. Support with post-secondary programs (i.e., college, university, trades, etc.). 
5. Support with current workplace goals (i.e., adjustments and accommodations). 
6. Support entering or transitioning within the workforce (employment basics).

Program Fees

Program fees are offered on a sliding scale based on individual/household income (as indicated by their most recent Notice of Assessment) to ensure our services are accessible to all. Internal bursaries will be made available for learners who qualify.

Fees for September 24 – August 2025

How to get a Notice of Assessment (NOA)

If you have any questions about fees or the application process, please contact us. We are happy to help!

Program Policies

Please know that LDS truly values every learner families we serve. We do our best every day to ensure each learner is receiving the highest quality, customized learning, educational, or employment support that responds to their needs and strengths. We have a small but mighty team of professionals working to serve hundreds of learners and families and ensure everyone is treated with the respect and care they deserve. We also go to great lengths to keep our operations as efficient as possible.

If you have a comment, concern or constructive idea about LDS, you are encouraged to reach out to our Executive Director Rachel Forbes any time at ED@ldsociety.ca.

You can read the full digest of our policies including around attendance, behaviour, health, safety and more in the link below. This PDF will be updated as needed.

Teachworks

Teachworks is the scheduling and invoicing platform you use to access lessons, session snapshots, mid and end-of-year reporting, and invoices.

2024-25 Calendar

For learners to get the maximum benefit from the support they receive, continuity of service is key. Sessions run from September to June with a summer session in July and August. Please consult our calendar for LDS-wide schedule updates.

Online Sessions Guide

LDS learners receive one-to-one instruction virtually and in person. Please refer to the Online Session Guide and be set up for success with LDS’ online learning platform. It includes instructions on preparing for a session, support for troubleshooting during a session and related support after a session.