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Tuesday, January 21
 

10:00am EST

Establishing a Culture of Data Privacy in Schools: Best Practices for Protecting Student Information (for Administrators) LIMITED
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Join Diane Dulaney, Chief Privacy Officer at the Department of Public Instruction, for a discussion of the three areas for building a data privacy program: preventing harm to students and the PSU; building trust among parents, students, and other community members; and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. The session will include a review of how to implement FERPA at the school and district level and conversation about privacy implications for real-life situations.
Speakers
DD

Diane Dulaney

Privacy Officer, NCDPI
Diane is the Chief Privacy Officer at DPI and leads the agency’s efforts to safeguard student and staff data. She brings over a decade of expertise in shaping privacy policy, ensuring compliance with FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA, and creating a secure data-sharing framework. Diane is... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   NCSIS

11:00am EST

Student Enrollment in NCSIS LIMITED
Tuesday January 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
This session will cover the integrations between NCSIS (powered by Infinite Campus), the Student UID System, and the Staff UID System. We'll walk through the entire process of student enrollment from start to finish — including using the Locator Wizard in the NCSIS, verifying information in the UID Systems, and navigating various enrollment scenarios.
Speakers
avatar for John Mairs

John Mairs

Section Chief, PSU Tech Systems, NCDPI
John currently leads the PSU Technology Services team at NCDPI, who manages the NCEdCloud IAM Service, Student UID System, and Staff UID System. A former charter school CTO, John is passionate about lowering the barriers to digital curriculum and personalized learning while ensuring... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS

12:00pm EST

Grading from Set-Up to Posting LIMITED
Tuesday January 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
The gradebook set-up is very different in Infinite Campus and a lot of front end work should be completed prior to teachers having access.  We will review how to set-up gradebooks and push them out.  We will show how the back end set-up looks for teachers.  We will review basic opperations and troubleshooting for gradebook and report cards.  We will also discuss how Moore County rolled out the gradebook to our teachers across 23 schools.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Faw

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County
Tuesday January 21, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS

1:00pm EST

Grading - Standards Setup FILLING
Tuesday January 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Join us for an in-depth session on managing standards and grading tasks within Infinite Campus. This session will guide participants through the process of assigning standards to courses, determining grading tasks (and when to include them), configuring course grade calculation options, and understanding the posting process for teachers. Additionally, we’ll walk through report card setup to ensure accurate and streamlined grade reporting. By the end of this session, attendees will gain a comprehensive toolkit to support standards-based grading and seamless report card generation.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Jimeson

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 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  NCSIS   NCSIS

2:00pm EST

Attendance FULL
Tuesday January 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Master the ins and outs of recording attendance in Infinite Campus for both period and daily tracking. This session will cover the essential do's and don'ts, common errors to avoid, and practical tips to ensure accuracy and compliance. Whether you're new to the system or looking to refine your process, this session will provide valuable insights to help you manage attendance effectively in the NCSIS.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Chapman

Jennifer Chapman

SIS TRAINER, Cumberland County Schools
I work for Cumberland County Schools as the Student Information Trainer. I have worked for CCS for a total of 20 years all but 3 of those years I was either a Data Manager or part of SIS Help Team. 
Tuesday January 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS

3:00pm EST

Establishing a Culture of Data Privacy in Schools: Best Practices for Protecting Student Information (For Data Managers) LIMITED
Tuesday January 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Join Diane Dulaney, Chief Privacy Officer at the Department of Public Instruction, for a discussion of the three areas for building a data privacy program: preventing harm to students and the PSU; building trust among parents, students, and other community members; and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. The session will include a review of how to implement FERPA at the school and district level and conversation about privacy implications for real-life situations.
Speakers
DD

Diane Dulaney

Privacy Officer, NCDPI
Diane is the Chief Privacy Officer at DPI and leads the agency’s efforts to safeguard student and staff data. She brings over a decade of expertise in shaping privacy policy, ensuring compliance with FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA, and creating a secure data-sharing framework. Diane is... Read More →
Tuesday January 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)

4:00pm EST

Who Gets What Now?: How We Set-up our Tool Rights LIMITED
Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
It's extreamly hard to figure out what access to give people when you are just learning what a program does.  Moore County will talk through how to set-up our security groups, how we manage additional access requests, and how we keep it all managable.  We will share out base security groups and special tips and tricks we have learned throughout the last year.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Faw

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County
avatar for Dustin Cherry

Dustin Cherry

PAR Specialist, Moore County
Tuesday January 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS
 
Wednesday, January 22
 

9:00am EST

NCSIS Roll-Out Roadmap LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Join us for an in-depth look at the North Carolina Student Information System (NCSIS) rollout plan! This session will guide participants through the key phases of the rollout, including timelines, milestones, and strategies for a successful implementation.
We’ll explore:
  • The transition process for Phase I and Phase II PSUs.
  • Available resources and training to support educators and staff.
  • Best practices for preparing your district for the changes ahead.
Whether you're a PSU leader, administrator, or SIS coordinator, this session will provide the tools and insights needed to ensure your team is ready for the July launch of Phase II. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and collaborate with peers as we move forward together with the NCSIS!
Speakers
avatar for Kate Faw

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County
avatar for Rory Spicer

Rory Spicer

SIS PL Section Chief, NCDPI
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS

10:00am EST

Who Gets What Now?: How We Set-up our Tool Rights LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
It's extreamly hard to figure out what access to give people when you are just learning what a program does.  Moore County will talk through how to set-up our security groups, how we manage additional access requests, and how we keep it all managable.  We will share out base security groups and special tips and tricks we have learned throughout the last year.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Faw

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County
avatar for Dustin Cherry

Dustin Cherry

PAR Specialist, Moore County
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS

11:00am EST

Ditch the Sign In/Out Clipboards and Hall Passes! FILLING
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Drop the sign in/out clipboard at your receptionist or attendance office desk and eliminate hall passes on lanyards by adopting Infinite Campus's digital Check In/Out system. In addition to saving hours of data entry, this paperless system creates real-time attendance entry that is visible to staff, students, and families. Learn how Data Managers and Attendance Leads can quickly batch-update attendance using Infinite Campus's digital tools, including requests through the parent portal. In this session, we will demonstrate how to set up the eHallPass feature to manage student hallway traffic. We will share our tips and tricks for implementation across multiple grade span to, hopefully, make your transition more seamless! 
Speakers
avatar for Holly King

Holly King

Director of Technology, Dare County Schools
Submitted with other proposal 
Wednesday January 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS   Coaches and SLMC

12:00pm EST

Work Order Management: Success with Google Forms and Autocrat LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
In this session, Meredith will share how tech tools were used to create a no-cost Work Order System for data managers. With a focus on Google Forms and the AutoCrat add on, district coordinators will be exposed to Randolph County School System's method for managing data manager work orders, course code requests, PowerSchool access, and duplicate student submissions.  
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Weipert

Meredith Weipert

Director of Testing and Accountability/PowerSchool, Randolph County School System
Meredith currently serves as the Director of Testing and Accountability/PowerSchool for the Randolph County School System.  She loves working with RCSS' team of data managers! Meredith has served as a classroom teacher, lead teacher, and school administrator during her 24 years as... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  NCSIS   NCSIS   Leadership

1:00pm EST

The Paperless Dream: Using Forms to streamline data collection LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Learn how to build interactive forms for parents to complete through the portal.  We will discuss set-up of forms, assignment, data storage, and data collection.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Faw

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS

2:00pm EST

Establishing a Culture of Data Privacy in Schools: Best Practices for Protecting Student Information (For Data Managers) LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Join Diane Dulaney, Chief Privacy Officer at the Department of Public Instruction, for a discussion of the three areas for building a data privacy program: preventing harm to students and the PSU; building trust among parents, students, and other community members; and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. The session will include a review of how to implement FERPA at the school and district level and conversation about privacy implications for real-life situations.
Speakers
DD

Diane Dulaney

Privacy Officer, NCDPI
Diane is the Chief Privacy Officer at DPI and leads the agency’s efforts to safeguard student and staff data. She brings over a decade of expertise in shaping privacy policy, ensuring compliance with FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA, and creating a secure data-sharing framework. Diane is... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)

3:00pm EST

Custom Tools Through the Lens of OLR LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
IC gives incredible customization options that did not exist in PowerSchool. Learn how to build Custom Tools in IC that can house your answers from OLR. Learn how to create, place, edit and report on your Custom Tools.
Speakers
avatar for Dustin Cherry

Dustin Cherry

PAR Specialist, Moore County
Wednesday January 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  NCSIS   NCSIS   Coaches and SLMC

4:00pm EST

If I Knew Then, What I KNOW Now: How Collaboration Can Conquer the Fear of Transition LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
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. 
Speakers
avatar for Brian A. Jones

Brian A. Jones

Executive Director of Student Information, Johnston County Public School
I have worked with Johnston County Public Schools for 17 years and have served in many capacities during that time. 
Wednesday January 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  NCSIS   NCSIS   Leadership   Leadership   Coaches and SLMC   Coaches and SLMC   Educators
 
Thursday, January 23
 

9:00am EST

Establishing a Culture of Data Privacy in Schools: Best Practices for Protecting Student Information (For Data Managers) LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Join Diane Dulaney, Chief Privacy Officer at the Department of Public Instruction, for a discussion of the three areas for building a data privacy program: preventing harm to students and the PSU; building trust among parents, students, and other community members; and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. The session will include a review of how to implement FERPA at the school and district level and conversation about privacy implications for real-life situations.
Speakers
DD

Diane Dulaney

Privacy Officer, NCDPI
Diane is the Chief Privacy Officer at DPI and leads the agency’s efforts to safeguard student and staff data. She brings over a decade of expertise in shaping privacy policy, ensuring compliance with FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA, and creating a secure data-sharing framework. Diane is... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)

10:00am EST

Households: Tying It All Together FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
We have found that the most important aspect of Infinite Campus is building the Household. This ties all of the information together so it will properly flow into connected systems. This session will discuss how to properly build a household, and where to look when things aren't working.
Speakers
avatar for Tony Smith

Tony Smith

Director of Educational Information Systems, Wayne County Public Schools
Tony started out as a third-grade teacher back in 2000, and started helping teachers and students use technology in the classroom. Over the years, he progressed through school and district-level positions, learning all facets of technology along the way. Now, in his third-year as... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   Leadership   NCSIS   NCSIS

11:00am EST

Where's Waldo? Getting Teachers and Other Staff Members Set Up in IC FILLING
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (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
avatar for Anita Willis

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.
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  NCSIS   NCSIS   Leadership

12:00pm EST

Establishing a Culture of Data Privacy in Schools: Best Practices for Protecting Student Information (for Administrators) LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
Join Diane Dulaney, Chief Privacy Officer at the Department of Public Instruction, for a discussion of the three areas for building a data privacy program: preventing harm to students and the PSU; building trust among parents, students, and other community members; and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. The session will include a review of how to implement FERPA at the school and district level and conversation about privacy implications for real-life situations.
Speakers
DD

Diane Dulaney

Privacy Officer, NCDPI
Diane is the Chief Privacy Officer at DPI and leads the agency’s efforts to safeguard student and staff data. She brings over a decade of expertise in shaping privacy policy, ensuring compliance with FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA, and creating a secure data-sharing framework. Diane is... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  Leadership   NCSIS

1:00pm EST

Clean Data Equals Accurate Accountability LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
During this session attendees will learn how accurate student information data is related to federal and state reporting. Topics covered will include student enrollment,  course enrollments, state reporting, student programs, and other related topics. 
Speakers
MW

Melissa Ward

Hoke County Schools
Dona and I direct and coordinate the testing and accountability and NCSIS departments of Hoke County School. This is our third year working together. I have 20 years of experience with NC public schools in the areas of school counseling, school administration, NC SIS, and testing... Read More →
DL

Dona Long

PSU Testing & Accountability/SIS Coordinator
Dona and I direct and coordinate the testing and accountability and NCSIS departments of Hoke County School. This is our third year working together. I have 20 years of experience with NC public schools in the areas of school counseling, school administration, NC SIS, and testing... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  NCSIS   NCSIS   Leadership

3:00pm EST

Work Order Management: Success with Google Forms and Autocrat LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
In this session, Meredith will share how tech tools were used to create a no-cost Work Order System for data managers. With a focus on Google Forms and the AutoCrat add on, district coordinators will be exposed to Randolph County School System's method for managing data manager work orders, course code requests, PowerSchool access, and duplicate student submissions.  
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Weipert

Meredith Weipert

Director of Testing and Accountability/PowerSchool, Randolph County School System
Meredith currently serves as the Director of Testing and Accountability/PowerSchool for the Randolph County School System.  She loves working with RCSS' team of data managers! Meredith has served as a classroom teacher, lead teacher, and school administrator during her 24 years as... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 63 - Grandover East (Level 3)
  NCSIS   NCSIS   Leadership
 
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