This publication contains self-esteem exercises and a learning disabilities (LD) curriculum for students with LD in adult basic education programs. The 37 student exercises are designed to build the self-esteem of students with LD. They include self-evaluations, profiles, and checklists. Topics covered are success, decision making, problem solving, self-image, personality, self-management skills, self-concept, self-fulfillment, needs assessment, rights, stress skills, and managing change. The curriculum follows an individualized approach, in which the student may use all curriculum areas or specific parts chosen as objectives for an individualized program. Subjects covered are mathematics, reading, language arts, writing, and study skills. The curriculum for each subject area consists of these components: list of resources and charts that correlate skill with assessment, materials, and teaching strategy and techniques. An introduction provides additional suggestions and recommendations for the instructor. (YLB)