NCED Connect Symposium 2025

NCED Connect Symposium 2025

Welcome to the NC ED Connect Symposium!

10:00am EST

Ad Hoc Reporting Basics FULL

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

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

Speakers

Aaron Mills

Infinite Campus, Infinite Campus

TBD

Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

11:00am EST

Advanced Ad Hoc Reporting LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

This session is desiged to help attendees that have been using ad hoc reporting take their skills to the next level.- Filter Designer Best Practices - Functions, Logical Expressions and Report Output - Exporting Reports - Embedding Reports into Core Product

Speakers

Aaron Mills

Infinite Campus, Infinite Campus

TBD

Tuesday January 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

2:00pm EST

PMR - How to Review Enrollment and Attendance LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

In this session, participants will learn how to review PMR data to ensure accuracy and compliance with state reporting requirements. The training will focus on evaluating enrollment and attendance information, identifying potential discrepancies, and validating data for the PMR state report.

Speakers

Karen Jimeson

Regional NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

I joined the SIS Professional Learning team in March 2024. Prior to that, I had over 13 years of experience as a SIS Coordinator.

Tuesday January 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

3:00pm EST

Building Data Dashboards in Infinite Campus LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

The Insights Dashboard in Infinite Campus empowers users to visualize and analyze data in diverse ways. With pre-built dashboards and the flexibility to create custom ones, Insights provides a user-friendly tool for aggregating data. This tool within Infinite Campus enables district leaders to make data-informed decisions that drive student achievement.

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 →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS Coaches and SLMC

4:00pm EST

Clean, Correct, Create - NCSIS Data Validation Reports LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Audience: NCSIS Administrators, Coordinators
Purpose: Explore the NCSIS Reporting: Data Validation Tools, Learn how to write your own data validation reports and Review use of the Data Change Tracker in NCSIS-Infinite Campus. Tool Rights needed for accessing these areas will also be included.

Speakers

Cami Narron

NCSIS Professional Learning Regional Consultant, NCDPI

Cami is an NCSIS Professional Learning Regional Consultant and has been working at NCDPI for the past nine years on the Digital Teaching and Learning / Home Base team. She holds a degree in Graphic Design and loves working with schools starting with volunteering, substitute teaching... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership NCSIS NCSIS Leadership

9:00am EST

GitHub: Who/What/When/Where/Why/How LIMITED

Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am EST

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

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.

Speakers

Mark Samberg

Chief Technology Officer, NCDPI

Mark currently works as Chief Technology Officer at DPI, managing our internal systems and operations. Prior to joining DPI, Mark has worked previously as a teacher, technology facilitator, district CTO, and researcher across North Carolina.

Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

NCSIS NCSIS Educators Leadership Coaches and SLMC

11:00am EST

PMR - How to Review Enrollment and Attendance FULL

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

In this session, participants will learn how to review PMR data to ensure accuracy and compliance with state reporting requirements. The training will focus on evaluating enrollment and attendance information, identifying potential discrepancies, and validating data for the PMR state report.

Speakers

Karen Jimeson

Regional NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

I joined the SIS Professional Learning team in March 2024. Prior to that, I had over 13 years of experience as a SIS Coordinator.

Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

12:00pm EST

Cross Enrollment in Infinite Campus LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Discover how to efficiently manage cross-enrollment processes within Infinite Campus during this informative session.
We’ll cover everything from setting up cross-enrollment records to managing schedules, attendance, and grades for cross-enrollment.

Speakers

Erin Foil

SIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

I joined the SIS Professional Learning team in January 2024. Prior to that, I had over twenty years of experience as a SIS Coordinator and Accountability Director. I have been through two prior SIS conversions and am excited to help lead you through this one!

Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

1:00pm EST

The State Automated Drivers License System AKA SADLS LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Overview of SADLS (State Automated Drivers License System) and how this NC DMV/DOT system works with NC PSU’s and DPI to identify NC students who have dropped out or are endanger of dropping out for (HSDO) High School Dropout Prevention, (LCLL) Loose Control Lose your License, and how it relates to Drop Out Prevention.

Speakers

Gwen Bissette

Business Analyst I, DPI DTL Team

Gwen Bissette has dedicated more than 19 years to education and service with North Carolina. Starting as a pre-K teacher while earning her Human Services degree, she later spent a decade in the insurance industry, honing her customer service skills. This experience enhanced her ability... Read More →

Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS Coaches and SLMC

2:00pm EST

Phase 2 Data Lab LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

This interactive lab is designed for Phase 2 PSUs transitioning their data from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. Participants will receive support with data conversion and validation, ensuring a seamless and accurate migration process.

Speakers

Erin Foil

SIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

I joined the SIS Professional Learning team in January 2024. Prior to that, I had over twenty years of experience as a SIS Coordinator and Accountability Director. I have been through two prior SIS conversions and am excited to help lead you through this one!

Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS

3:00pm EST

The State Automated Drivers License System AKA SADLS LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Overview of SADLS (State Automated Drivers License System) and how this NC DMV/DOT system works with NC PSU’s and DPI to identify NC students who have dropped out or are endanger of dropping out for (HSDO) High School Dropout Prevention, (LCLL) Loose Control Lose your License, and how it relates to Drop Out Prevention.

Speakers

Gwen Bissette

Business Analyst I, DPI DTL Team

Gwen Bissette has dedicated more than 19 years to education and service with North Carolina. Starting as a pre-K teacher while earning her Human Services degree, she later spent a decade in the insurance industry, honing her customer service skills. This experience enhanced her ability... Read More →

Wednesday January 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS Coaches and SLMC

4:00pm EST

Where's Waldo? Getting Teachers and Other Staff Members Set Up in IC FULL

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Beginning with Staff State UID, this course will walk you through how to find, create new staff and get them set up in IC. This would include District Employment, District Assignment, how to set Tool RIghts, Update Demographics so they can receive communication via Messenger 2.0.(this can be adjusted as needed)

Speakers

Anita Willis

SIS Coordinator, Carteret County Public Schools

I began in 1998 as TA, quickly moved to Data Manager, then Data Manager/Bookkeeper before moving to the Coordinator position in 2005. I am also a partner in a bakery called Beaufort Baking Company.

Wednesday January 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

NCSIS NCSIS Leadership

9:00am EST

Course Code Detective: Groundwork Fundamentals LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Audience: NCSIS Administrators, Coordinators, Data Managers, Course Counselors
Description: Step into the shoes of a detective as you unravel the mysteries of course codes! This training session invites education administrators to investigate the framework of course codes, understanding their purpose, structure, and decipher clues hidden within code patterns, connect them to curriculum objectives, and trace their impact on scheduling, reporting, and compliance to maintain a well-structured course catalog. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the tools and strategies to approach course codes with the precision and confidence of a master sleuth, keeping your academic operations running smoothly and your students on track for graduation.

Speakers

Cami Narron

NCSIS Professional Learning Regional Consultant, NCDPI

Cami is an NCSIS Professional Learning Regional Consultant and has been working at NCDPI for the past nine years on the Digital Teaching and Learning / Home Base team. She holds a degree in Graphic Design and loves working with schools starting with volunteering, substitute teaching... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS

10:00am EST

The State Automated Drivers License System AKA SADLS LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Overview of SADLS (State Automated Drivers License System) and how this NC DMV/DOT system works with NC PSU’s and DPI to identify NC students who have dropped out or are endanger of dropping out for (HSDO) High School Dropout Prevention, (LCLL) Loose Control Lose your License, and how it relates to Drop Out Prevention.

Speakers

Gwen Bissette

Business Analyst I, DPI DTL Team

Gwen Bissette has dedicated more than 19 years to education and service with North Carolina. Starting as a pre-K teacher while earning her Human Services degree, she later spent a decade in the insurance industry, honing her customer service skills. This experience enhanced her ability... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS Coaches and SLMC

11:00am EST

To Infinity & Beyond: Daily To-Do's for Front Office Staff FULL

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Basic Navigation in Infinite Campus. Sign-in/outs in IC Reconciling attendance. How to look up student's schedules, summary, and contacts. Non-essentials but nice to know!

Speakers

Alicia Sidbury

SIS Admin Asst., Pender County Schools

Alicia currently serves as the SIS Backup and the System-Wide Testing Coordinator for our school district.

Thursday January 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Coaches and SLMC NCSIS

12:00pm EST

Gradebook Essentials in Infinite Campus LIMITED

Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

This session will focus on understanding the features available in the Infinite Campus Gradebook. Highlights include creating assignment categories and weights, creating and scoring assignments, importing grades from Google Classroom or Canvas, and more.

Speakers

Erin Wolfhope

Instructional Technology Facilitator, NCDPI Educator on Loan from Burke County Public Schools

Erin is an experienced public school educator that strives to build connections through relationships in order to lead meaningful learning experiences. She's a wife, mom, and doctoral student. She's a curious introvert that loves to talk about books.

Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Educators

2:00pm EST

The State Automated Drivers License System AKA SADLS LIMITED

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

Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Overview of SADLS (State Automated Drivers License System) and how this NC DMV/DOT system works with NC PSU’s and DPI to identify NC students who have dropped out or are endanger of dropping out for (HSDO) High School Dropout Prevention, (LCLL) Loose Control Lose your License, and how it relates to Drop Out Prevention.

Speakers

Gwen Bissette

Business Analyst I, DPI DTL Team

Gwen Bissette has dedicated more than 19 years to education and service with North Carolina. Starting as a pre-K teacher while earning her Human Services degree, she later spent a decade in the insurance industry, honing her customer service skills. This experience enhanced her ability... Read More →

Thursday January 23, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 62 - Augusta A (Level 3)

Leadership Leadership NCSIS NCSIS Coaches and SLMC