Age is a complex identity that changes over time, influencing our cognitive, behavioral and emotional states as we grow.
Ageism is defined as stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination against people because of their chronological age.
Liu, V. Y. T., Minaya, V., Zhang, Q., & Xu, D. (2020). High school dual enrollment in Florida: Effects on college outcomes by race/ethnicity and course modality. Community College Research Center. https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/publications/dual-enrollment-florida-race-ethnicity-course-modality.html
Happy Together? The Peer Effects of Dual Enrollment Students on Community College Student Outcomes
Liu, V. Y. T., & Xu, D. (2019). Happy together? The peer effects of dual enrollment students on community college student outcomes. CCRC Working Paper No. 116. Community College Research Center. https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/publications/happy-together-peer-effects-dual-enrollment.html
Adult Students in Mixed-Age Postsecondary Classrooms: Implications for Instructional Approaches
Panacci, A. G. (2017). Adult students in mixed-age postsecondary classrooms: Implications for instructional approaches. College Quarterly, 20(2). https://eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=EJ1142552
Resources from Distance Learning and Student Services (DLSS), an office of Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), about adult learners and their needs.
Florida Department of Education - Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment is an acceleration program that allows secondary students, including home education students and students with disabilities, to take postsecondary coursework and simultaneously earn credit toward a high school diploma, a career certificate, an industry certification, or an associate or baccalaureate degree at a Florida public or eligible private institution.
State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs
The Department provides most direct services through its Division of Statewide Community-Based Services, which works through the state’s eleven Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to deliver essential services to a vital segment of the population.
A not-for-profit, 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to helping people age at home with dignity for over 30 years. Our staff of volunteers and professionals work closely with seniors, their families, and caregivers, and help identify and locate the services they need.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to interacting with Americans 50 and older.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Includes most recent and amended version. It is unlawful to discriminate against workers based on age.
Ageism: World Health Organization
FAQs, ways to help, what to watch for, and the ways that age intersects with health, work, lifestyle, poverty, race, and gender.
ASA is a resource for those who work with and for older adults.
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