Janet Derr-Littman
Special Populations Coordinator
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department
Hickory City Schools
Janet Derr-Littman
ABOUT
Janet Derr-Littman is a licensed Special Populations Coordinator (SPC) and a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) with over 15 years experience teaching Business and Information Technology Education with Hickory City Schools. She holds a Masters in Business Administration and has received numerous accolades and awards. She believes in a work-life balance. You’ll find her busy ensuring equity for CTE special population students as well as spending time with the cutest little granddaughter, family, and friends.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 828-322-5860 ext. 2264 Email: derrlittmanja@hickoryschools.net Schedule a Meeting: Appointment Calendar
Derr-Littman is the SPC for two high schools, Hickory and HCAM, and for two middle schools, Grandview and Northview.
The Special Populations Coordinator ensures equity and access for all CTE participants, and seeks to develop working relationships with stakeholders to meet the needs of special populations.
Special Populations as defined by the Strengthening CTE Act for the 21st Century (Perkins V):
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults
Spotlight: Economically Disadvantaged
Individuals preparing for nontraditional fields
Single parents, including single pregnant women
Out-of-workforce individuals
Homeless individuals
Spotlight: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty
Spotlight: Military Families
Individuals with other barriers to educational achievement, including individuals with limited English proficiency
STAKEHOLDER SPOTLIGHTS
K-64
Kintegra
NCWorks NextGen
School Nurses
School Nutrition
Social Workers
TEACHER SUPPORT 2023-2024
Throughout the year, the SPC provides teacher support and resources to CTE teachers. For more information about any of the shared resources or assistance in utilizing them in the classroom, schedule an appointment with the SPC.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
Diffit for Teachers
Eduaide.ai
Khanmigo
Behavioral Management Strategies
"Do Now"
85 Rule and Assigned Seats Tip
Student-Teacher Relationship Tips
CTE Specific Information
CTE Onboarding Binder
CTE Proof of Learning
Licensure Renewal (Free Webinars and CEU Credits
Other Resources
Digital Citizenship with Edpuzzle
GCFGlobal
CTE Leadership team
The CTE Leadership Team works together to:
plan course enrollment and student testing
align industry credentials and certifications with availabe courses
develop and implement a CTE marketing plan
"Graduate with MORE than a Diploma"
provide staff professional development
schedule and implement career development activities
complete the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and comply with federal funding of Perkins V.
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