Following are links to literacy research papers and programs that may be helpful.
The NICHD Research Program in Reading Development, Reading Disorders and Reading Instruction (USA)
Adult Learners Week (Australia)
Collaborative Language and Literacy Instruction Project, A literacy Model Founded on Scientifically-Based Research (USA)
Reach Out and Read (USA)
Project EASE, Early Access to Success in Education. A Parent-Child Program (USA)
Get Ready to Read, National Center for Learning Disabilities (USA)
Reading Rockets, Launching Young Readers (USA)