NCED Connect Symposium 2025

Discover the essential steps for successful student enrollment in the new NCSIS, with a focus on both Infinite Campus functionality and key school business requirements. This session will guide you through each stage of the enrollment process, from initial setup to finalizing records, while ensuring compliance with state guidelines. Attendees will learn best practices for accurate data entry, manage unique enrollment scenarios, and understand the documentation and reporting standards required for smooth school operations and state compliance. Perfect for new and experienced users alike, this session will equip you with the tools to streamline enrollment and maintain high data integrity in NCSIS.

Are you wary of CCP CTE course codes? With hundreds of CCP CTE course options and many course codes to choose from, which one should you use? This session aims to simplify the complexities of CCP CTE course codes by decoding their structure and meaning. Participants will engage in discussions and practical application simulations to gain insights into how SIS course codes are assigned to CCP CTE courses. Be aware, not beware, of CCP CTE course codes!

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!

Effective navigation is a skill that can save time, reduce stress, and help you confidently reach your destination - whether you're navigating a new city, a complex digital platform, or even an unfamiliar workspace. In this session, we will explore techniques for mastering navigation to equip you with practical knowledge to navigate Infinite Campus with ease and confidence.

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.

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.

This session is geared towards helping users gain experience with managing student data in Excel. Functions covered include flash fill, text to columns, sorting, conditional formatting, formulas, pivot tables, and Vlookup. 

Join us for an insightful session designed specifically for Phase 2 districts as you embark on your Infinite Campus implementation journey. Drawing on our experiences as a Phase 1 district, we will share valuable lessons learned, highlighting both our challenges and successes.Discover practical tips, innovative strategies, and essential resources that can streamline your implementation process and enhance your team's effectiveness. Benefit from our hindsight and equip yourself with the tools you need to navigate this transition successfully.Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our experiences and set your district up for success!

In this session, we'll explore how the Campus Support team at Infinite Campus collaborates with PSU's Authorized Contacts to deliver smooth and efficient support. Attendees will gain valuable insights and best practices for optimizing their support experience, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.

What you’ll learn: 

Where to Find Answers and Information

• Utilizing the Sandbox for testing
• Engaging with the Infinite Campus Community
• Effective troubleshooting techniques for Infinite Campus

Understanding Authorized Contacts

• Expectations of an Authorized Contact
• Adding, changing, or removing Authorized Contacts

Working with Campus Support

• Communication via phone support
• Accessing and navigating the Case Portal
• Understanding case routing processes
• Collaboration opportunities with support teams
• Notifications regarding case updates
• Closing a support case

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.

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.

Interested in NC longitudinal education data? Learn how to navigate and query the CEDARS Data Warehouse (CDW). Join the CEDARS team for a discussion and demonstration on how to write reports from the CDW through its interface: Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE). 

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. 

Come along with me as I take you through my day as a Data Manager using Infinite Campus. I will show you the most frequent tools that I use, how I muddle through households and what I do to survive the daily attendance changes. So join me and see if your day looks anything like mine and how I can help you make your day a little bit smoother.

Discover the essential steps for successful student enrollment in the new NCSIS, with a focus on both Infinite Campus functionality and key school business requirements. This session will guide you through each stage of the enrollment process, from initial setup to finalizing records, while ensuring compliance with state guidelines. Attendees will learn best practices for accurate data entry, manage unique enrollment scenarios, and understand the documentation and reporting standards required for smooth school operations and state compliance. Perfect for new and experienced users alike, this session will equip you with the tools to streamline enrollment and maintain high data integrity in NCSIS.

Better decisions require better information. This guiding principle lies at the heart of the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) Grant Program, which has helped fuel the successful design, development, and expansion of K-12 and P-20W (early learning through the workforce) data systems across the nation. These systems empower states to manage, analyze, and use education data—particularly individual student records—to drive data-informed decision-making, improve student outcomes, and facilitate research aimed at closing achievement gaps. However, as data systems have matured over the past decade, new challenges have emerged, particularly in meeting the evolving needs of education agencies and stakeholders.In this session, we will explore the ongoing evolution of the K12 Student Longitudinal Data System (SLDS), a cornerstone of the state’s educational data infrastructure. Specifically, we’ll focus on the challenges of modernizing the NC SchoolWorks system, which, despite being a heavily relied-upon resource, is struggling to keep up with changes in state agencies, Public School Units (PSUs), and data needs.  All these systems have a “piece of the puzzle,” but there is no single platform where our data exists, and no singular source of truth for student data – data exists in different forms in each system.We are seeking feedback from North Carolina school leaders and education stakeholders as we transition to a unified, integrated data system.  We want to hear from you—the individuals who are working directly with these data sources, generating reports, and using the insights to inform decisions at the local level every day.In this session, attendees will learn about:The current state of North Carolina’s data systems, including the fragmentation challenges and the impact on data accessibility and decision-making.The phased approach to modernizing NC SchoolWorks, including migrating to the cloud, enriching the data lake, and transitioning to a new reporting and analytic platform.The vision for a unified, integrated data system that can provide a single, comprehensive source of student data to drive actionable insights, improve student outcomes, and close achievement gaps.

Come along with me as I take you through my day as a Data Manager using Infinite Campus. I will show you the most frequent tools that I use, how I muddle through households and what I do to survive the daily attendance changes. So join me and see if your day looks anything like mine and how I can help you make your day a little bit smoother.

In this session, we'll explore how the Campus Support team at Infinite Campus collaborates with PSU's Authorized Contacts to deliver smooth and efficient support. Attendees will gain valuable insights and best practices for optimizing their support experience, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.

What you’ll learn: 

Where to Find Answers and Information

• Utilizing the Sandbox for testing
• Engaging with the Infinite Campus Community
• Effective troubleshooting techniques for Infinite Campus

Understanding Authorized Contacts

• Expectations of an Authorized Contact
• Adding, changing, or removing Authorized Contacts

Working with Campus Support

• Communication via phone support
• Accessing and navigating the Case Portal
• Understanding case routing processes
• Collaboration opportunities with support teams
• Notifications regarding case updates
• Closing a support case