NCED Connect Symposium 2025

GitHub is one of the most widely used repostories in the world for storing code. But it's so much more powerful than just "storage" - GitHub powers the ability to store code, track changes, host websites, manage workflows, and even integrate with Canvas - easily and for FREE!Across the state, GitHub is being used to store queries and reports for Infinite Campus, support classrooms, and even host policies and procedure documents.In this session, we will explore the various use cases for GitHub, get started with how to use the tool, and explore the various features available. You'll learn how to log in, upload content, and share it with others. 

This session will provide suggestive practices to those individuals who are either in Phase I or entering Phase II with helpful tips on user management for all user groups, quick tricks, and support for things to help ease the stress of implementation. 

In this session, we will share how we used the incredible tools in Infinite Campus to create an Academic and Career Plan that includes student, teacher, and counselor voice, is front-facing to parents/guardians, and is available for counselors to use in course planning. Our team will share our planning, implementation, and on-going feedback cycle, including reflective areas to save you time and energy if you plan to launch your own Academic and Career Planning resource in Infinite Campus. 

Learn practical tips and shortcuts to make your Phase 2 transition smoother!  I’ll share helpful hints and things I wish I’d done differently during setup to save time and headaches. We’ll cover data prep for staff, contacts, tool rights, and more.  Whether it’s saving attendance letters as templates or deciding if teachers need different permissions by school level, you’ll leave with practical ideas to make everything smoother and easier!

This session provides a comprehensive overview of managing student transcripts, grades, and graduation plans. It explores the processes and tools used to track academic progress, interpret transcripts, and align coursework with graduation requirements. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for ensuring accuracy and consistency, strategies for supporting student success, and an understanding of the critical role these records play in academic planning and institutional accountability. Whether you're new to this area or looking to refine your expertise, this overview will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these essential aspects of student records effectively.

Join your peers for an open and collaborative discussion tailored to data managers. This roundtable provides a space to share experiences, ask questions, and explore practical approaches to data management challenges. Gain valuable insights and strategies to support your school or district during the NCSIS rollout and beyond.