The workshop series in learning disabilities began in 1993 when the AALRC joined in a collaborative effort with Nancie Payne, M.S., Dr. Dale Jordan, and a local Georgia-Pacific manufacturing plant to pilot test a learning disabilities screening tool, the "Payne-Jordan learning inventory," in the workplace education program. The pilot program was such a huge success that the AALRC has continued to offer this workshop series every year, expanding to include the adult education and literacy arenas in addition to the workplace. The training includes use of the inventory, referrals and resources, accommodations, teaching strategies and materials, and an in-depth study of learning disabilities, special learning needs, and attention deficit disorders. The workshop series includes five meetings (from 1-3 days each for a total of 10days) during the year-long course.