NCED Connect Symposium 2025

NCED Connect Symposium 2025

Welcome to the NC ED Connect Symposium!

10:00am EST

Campus Learning the LMS LIMITED

Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to inform attendees about the tools available to teachers within the Campus Learning portion of Infinite CampusCurriculum ToolsStudent EngagementScore AnalysisStudent Progress

Speakers

Chris Holtz

Training Specialist II, Infinite Campus

Chris is in his second year at Infinite Campus. He is responsible for training district staff members on using Campus SIS and providing real time support to district users. Prior to working at Infinite Campus, Chris worked in multiple public schools in the Minneapolis area for 12... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Educators Leadership NCSIS Leadership

11:00am EST

Messenger LIMITED

Tuesday January 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to help those using the Infinite Campus messenger tools take their skills to the next level.Using Ad Hocs for MessagingUpload a Recorded Voice MessageMessenger 2.0 Recurring MessagesAttendance Messenger & SchedulerBehavior Messenger & Scheduler

Speakers

Megan Reid

Training Specialist, Infinite Campus

Megan Reid is a Training Specialist at Infinite Campus, where she played a key role in the successful implementation of Phase 1 PSU’s across North Carolina. With a passion for empowering educators and streamlining processes, Megan is dedicated to ensuring schools leverage the... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

12:00pm EST

Campus Learning the LMS LIMITED

Tuesday January 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to inform attendees about the tools available to teachers within the Campus Learning portion of Infinite CampusCurriculum ToolsStudent EngagementScore AnalysisStudent Progress

Speakers

Chris Holtz

Training Specialist II, Infinite Campus

Chris is in his second year at Infinite Campus. He is responsible for training district staff members on using Campus SIS and providing real time support to district users. Prior to working at Infinite Campus, Chris worked in multiple public schools in the Minneapolis area for 12... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Educators Leadership NCSIS

1:00pm EST

Streamlining Infinite Campus LIMITED

Tuesday January 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to help attendees understand how to streamline processes for staff while using Infinite Campus • Custom Tool Setup Workflow • Use case examples: â—‹ Single Screen Editor â—‹ List Element Editor â—‹ Table Editor â—‹ URL Editor & URL Link•Portal View

Speakers

Chris Holtz

Training Specialist II, Infinite Campus

Chris is in his second year at Infinite Campus. He is responsible for training district staff members on using Campus SIS and providing real time support to district users. Prior to working at Infinite Campus, Chris worked in multiple public schools in the Minneapolis area for 12... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS

2:00pm EST

Understanding Fundamental Data Structures in Infinite Campus LIMITED

Tuesday January 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session will address the relationship between schools, calendars, grade levels, terms, period schedules and periods in Infinite Campus. For phase 2 PSUs, understand how data in the legacy system will appear and function in Infinite Campus and decisions that will need to be made.

Speakers

Stephen Hallman

Business Consultant, Sr., Infinite Campus

After 5 years as a middle school special education teacher, Stephen Hallman joined Infinite Campus in 2007. As a business consultant he works closely with customers during all life cycles of the project. During an implementation while key, long-term decisions, are being made, he... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS Leadership Leadership

3:00pm EST

Streamlining Infinite Campus LIMITED

Tuesday January 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to help attendees understand how to streamline processes for staff while using Infinite Campus • Custom Tool Setup Workflow • Use case examples: â—‹ Single Screen Editor â—‹ List Element Editor â—‹ Table Editor â—‹ URL Editor & URL Link•Portal View

Speakers

Chris Holtz

Training Specialist II, Infinite Campus

Chris is in his second year at Infinite Campus. He is responsible for training district staff members on using Campus SIS and providing real time support to district users. Prior to working at Infinite Campus, Chris worked in multiple public schools in the Minneapolis area for 12... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS

4:00pm EST

OLR Processing LIMITED

Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session will help staff with the following items related to OLR Processing.• Getting the Best Results from OLR Search• Best Practices for Processing with Student Locator• Best Use of Statuses and Status Messages• OLR Processing Timeline and Events at each Stage• Troubleshooting applications

Speakers

Molly Stowers

Training Specialist II, Infinite Campus

Molly began her career teaching Special Education in a middle school setting before joining Infinite Campus in November 2020, where she focuses on Premium Products and Scheduling. She collaborates with the Implementation Services teams throughout the year to train districts on the... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS Coaches and SLMC NCSIS

9:00am EST

Streamlining Infinite Campus LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to help attendees understand how to streamline processes for staff while using Infinite Campus • Custom Tool Setup Workflow • Use case examples: â—‹ Single Screen Editor â—‹ List Element Editor â—‹ Table Editor â—‹ URL Editor & URL Link•Portal View

Speakers

Chris Holtz

Training Specialist II, Infinite Campus

Chris is in his second year at Infinite Campus. He is responsible for training district staff members on using Campus SIS and providing real time support to district users. Prior to working at Infinite Campus, Chris worked in multiple public schools in the Minneapolis area for 12... Read More →

Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS

10:00am EST

Keeping Census Data Clean LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to help attendees understand some best practices on keeping census data clean and the tools available in Infintie Campus available to help.Establishing Data RequirementsCensus ReportsData ValidationsRecords Transfers

Speakers

Kristi Koscianski

Training Specialist, Infinite Campus

Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

11:00am EST

Utilizing Academic Plans LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is meant to help attendees learn how to view and utilize Academic Plans that are associated with studentsStudent Information Academic Planning ToolsBatch Assign ToolsGenerating Student Course RequestsAvailable Reports

Speakers

Elliott Stern

Training Specialist, Infinite Campus

Elliott joined Infinite Campus in 2023 and is responsible for implementing and training district staff on the use of the Infinite Campus Student Information System (SIS). He focuses primarily on the student information aspects of Infinite Campus and enjoys working with districts... Read More →

Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

12:00pm EST

Campus Learning the LMS LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to inform attendees about the tools available to teachers within the Campus Learning portion of Infinite CampusCurriculum ToolsStudent EngagementScore AnalysisStudent Progress

Speakers

Chris Holtz

Training Specialist II, Infinite Campus

Chris is in his second year at Infinite Campus. He is responsible for training district staff members on using Campus SIS and providing real time support to district users. Prior to working at Infinite Campus, Chris worked in multiple public schools in the Minneapolis area for 12... Read More →

Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Educators Leadership NCSIS

1:00pm EST

Utilizing Campus Workflow with Attendance LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to help attendees undertand and utilize the Campus Workflow tools designed to make attendance tracking easier.Attendance Badge ScanningAppointment Badge ScanningDigital Hall PassesCheck-in / Check-out

Speakers

Kristi Koscianski

Training Specialist, Infinite Campus

Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

2:00pm EST

Ad Hoc Reporting Basics LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is meant to be an introductory session on what ad hoc reporting is and how to get started with the available tools.
Agenda:
• Available Reports
• Filter Designer
• Selection Editor
• Query Wizard
• Filter Fields for Ad Hoc
• Data Export
• Data Viewer

Speakers

Brittani Wright

Training Specialist, Infinite Campus

Brittani is a SIS Training Specialist who helped implement Phase 1 PSUs. Prior to working at Infinite Campus, she was a teacher in Minnesota and Chicago, and later a Curriculum Developer and Consultant. Brittani enjoys working with customers to find solutions to make their jobs... Read More →

Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

3:00pm EST

Utilizing Campus Workflow with Attendance LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to help attendees undertand and utilize the Campus Workflow tools designed to make attendance tracking easier.Attendance Badge ScanningAppointment Badge ScanningDigital Hall PassesCheck-in / Check-out

Speakers

Kristi Koscianski

Training Specialist, Infinite Campus

Wednesday January 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

4:00pm EST

Keeping Census Data Clean LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

This session is designed to help attendees understand some best practices on keeping census data clean and the tools available in Infinite Campus available to help.
Agenda:

Establishing Data Requirements
Census Reports
Data Validations

Speakers

Brittani Wright

Training Specialist, Infinite Campus

Brittani is a SIS Training Specialist who helped implement Phase 1 PSUs. Prior to working at Infinite Campus, she was a teacher in Minnesota and Chicago, and later a Curriculum Developer and Consultant. Brittani enjoys working with customers to find solutions to make their jobs... Read More →

Wednesday January 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

9:00am EST

Multilingual Learner (ML/EL) Data in Infinite Campus LIMITED

Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Join us for an informative session designed to introduce educators and administrators to the powerful features of Infinite Campus for managing Multilingual Learner (ML) data. As we navigate the complexities of supporting diverse student populations, understanding how to effectively utilize data is essential for fostering academic success.In this session, participants will:Explore Current ML Data Features: We’ll begin with an overview of existing ML data management tools within Infinite Campus. Upcoming Enhancements: Get a sneak peek at future enhancements and features coming to Infinite Campus that will further support ML data management. We’ll outline planned updates and improvements designed to make data more accessible and actionable for educators.Interactive Q&A: Finally, we’ll open the floor for questions and discussions, allowing participants to share their experiences and insights regarding ML data management.Whether you’re new to Infinite Campus or looking to deepen your understanding of its capabilities, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage and utilize ML data in your educational setting. Together, we can create a more inclusive and responsive learning environment for all students!

Speakers

Susan Walz

ML/Title III Education Consulatant, NC Department of Public Instruction

I am a dedicated Education Consultant specializing in Multilingual Learners (ML)/Title III initiatives at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. With a decade of experience as an ESL teacher, I brought my passion for MLs to DPI in 2018. In my current role at DPI, I collaborate... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership NCSIS NCSIS Educators Coaches and SLMC

10:00am EST

FAQs and Tips in Infinite Campus FILLING

Thursday January 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Get ready to transform how you handle reports! I’ll share customizable Report Cards and Progress Report templates for every school level—and show you how to "roll" them out across all your schools seamlessly. Need an "unofficial transcript" for middle or elementary students? I’ve got you covered! Plus, learn how to use Infinite Campus reports to track students with 3+ tardies or absences, catch attendance code errors, and so much more. Don’t miss these game-changing tips and others I've learned along the way to level up your reporting!

Speakers

Wanda Jackson

SIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

SIS Coordinator, Sampson County Schools

Thursday January 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS NCSIS Leadership

11:00am EST

ECATS and IC Integration Synergy LIMITED

Thursday January 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Join our expert panel for an interactive discussion on the integration of ECATS (Every Child Accountability and Tracking System) with Infinite Campus (IC). This session is tailored for users who want to deepen their understanding of how to manage data in IC to ensure it works seamlessly with ECATS.

Session Format:
Open panel discussion
Q&A-driven content
Unstructured format to address your specific concerns

What to Expect:
Our panel of integration specialists will field questions directly from the audience, ensuring that the discussion remains relevant to your needs and experiences. Bring your questions and challenges – let's unlock the full potential of ECATS and Infinite Campus to ensure they work in harmony!

Speakers

Yolanda Wilson

Business Analyst, NCDPI

Yolanda Wilson is a Business Analyst with the Educational Technology Services Team (ETS) at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), where she focuses on the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS). Although she is relatively new to her role as a Business... Read More →

Ashley Herring

Applications Systems Analyst, NCDPI

Ashley Herring is a seasoned Applications Systems Analyst with the Educational Technology Services Team (ETS) at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), where she focuses on the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS). With over 30 years of experience... Read More →

Traci Tillis

Applications System Manager, NCDPI

Traci Tillis is the Applications System Manager for the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS) and Educational Technology Services Team (ETS) at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), where she has been a key leader since 2018. In this role, Traci... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS

1:00pm EST

Early Warning in Infinite Campus LIMITED

Thursday January 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

The Infinite Campus Early Warning System is a powerful, machine-learning-driven tool designed to evaluate each student’s data to predict their likelihood of successful grade promotion and graduation across K-12. By analyzing a vast array of data points from multiple years and past student outcomes, the system provides a quick and effective way to identify at-risk students in various categories. With its highly visual, interactive, and user-friendly interface, this tool offers valuable insights and features tailored to support district, school, and individual-level roles in promoting student success.

Speakers

Lee Ann Holmes

NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

Lee Ann is a Professional Learning Consultant for North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Her experience in the past 30 years in education include classroom teacher for Math and Computer Science, Technology Instructional Facilitator, Blackboard & Canvas administrator, and... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS Coaches and SLMC

2:00pm EST

Sanity Savers for Data Managers FULL

Thursday January 23, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

Come join us as we share our top tips and tricks for school level data managers. Our goal is to decress everyones stress level by finding the most efficient way to do things. We will share our must use santity savers, best practices, and processes and procedures. These are things that Moore County Data Managers use every day.

Speakers

Tanya Garner

SIS and Data Coordinator, Moore County

Thursday January 23, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS NCSIS

3:00pm EST

Basic SQL in Infinite Campus LIMITED

Thursday January 23, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST

Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

In this session, you will learn foundational SQL commands to create your own queries in Infinite Campus. Additionally, you will explore how to navigate the Infinite Campus schema within the Knowledgebase to identify the fields needed for efficient data extraction.

Speakers

Lee Ann Holmes

NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

Lee Ann is a Professional Learning Consultant for North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Her experience in the past 30 years in education include classroom teacher for Math and Computer Science, Technology Instructional Facilitator, Blackboard & Canvas administrator, and... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 19 - Guilford G (Level 1)

NCSIS