NCED Connect Symposium Fall 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

How can two students check in at the same time, yet one is present and the other absent? In Infinite Campus, attendance depends on instructional minutes, lunch setup, and thresholds. Learn how these interact, identify errors, and improve reporting accuracy.

Speakers

Melissa Kidd

PowerSchool Coordinator, Randolph County School System

With over 18 years in education and more than a decade focused on student information systems, Melissa specializes in helping schools make sense of the systems they rely on every day. Her work focuses on grading, attendance, scheduling, and data accuracy, and she's known for turning... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Tanglewood Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

9:00am EDT

NEW! PMR Extract Reports

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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Guilford G

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn about the new PMR Extract Reports available in Infinite Campus and how they can support your PMR review process. This session provides an overview of each report and the data it contains. Please note that this is an overview of the reports and their purpose, not a detailed training on PMR reporting procedures.

Speakers

Tessa Hine

Catherine Mau

Lead Student Accounting Analyst, School Business & Finance, NCDPI

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Guilford G Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

9:00am EDT

Course Codes: Blueprint for Success

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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Augusta AB

Limited Capacity seats available

Accurate course coding is the blueprint for student success. Explore how North Carolina course codes support scheduling, reporting, graduation pathways, and student records from elementary school through graduation. Gain practical knowledge, key resources, and reporting tools to help maintain high-quality, compliant course data.

Speakers

Cami Narron

SIS Support Analyst - Courses & Grad Plans, NCDPI

Cami is a SIS Support Analyst for Courses & Grad Plans and has been working at NCDPI for the past eleven years; now on the Data and Reporting/SIS Team. She holds a degree in Graphic Design and loves working with schools starting with volunteering, substitute teaching, then school... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning | Coaches & SLMC, Beginning

9:00am EDT

NCEdCloud Data Flows & Updates

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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Guilford D

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will cover the latest updates to the NCEdCloud IAM Service, including a review of how student and employee data gets into the system. We'll also take a look at the current options for MFA and discuss troubleshooting tips and tricks.

Speakers

John Mairs

Section Chief - PSU Tech Services, 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 →

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Guilford D Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning | Leadership, Beginning

9:00am EDT

Beyond the Login: Maximizing the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Pebble Beach

Limited Capacity seats available

Connecting families to student growth and daily school life is easier than ever with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This practical, hands-on session focuses on setting up, managing, and maximizing the portal to strengthen family engagement across your school or PSU. Participants will explore administrative setup routines, security controls, and account activation workflows, including issuing parent activation keys and resolving common login issues. The session will also cover configuring real-time notifications for grades, attendance, and food service, as well as using portal tools for school announcements and document sharing. Attendees will leave with practical strategies and best practices for maximizing the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and creating stronger connections between schools, students, and families.

Speakers

Ginger Huffstickler

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pebble Beach Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

10:00am EDT

Attendance: From Roll Call to Reports

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Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Blue Ashe

Limited Capacity seats available

This session provides a practical overview of managing student attendance in Infinite Campus for data managers and attendance staff. Participants will learn how to monitor classroom attendance, complete daily attendance processing, use the Attendance Entry Wizard for efficient data updates, and generate key attendance reports. Emphasis is placed on accurate data handling, understanding attendance codes, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the tools and workflows needed to maintain accurate and timely attendance records.

Speakers

Nicole Ballance

Regional SIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

Nicole is a Regional SIS Professional Learning Consultant and has been working at NCDPI since January 2024. She holds a bachelor's in Electronics & Computer Technology from the North Carolina A&T State University, a master's in Occupational Safety from East Carolina University, and... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Blue Ashe Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

10:00am EDT

Course Code Life Cycle

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Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Augusta AB

Limited Capacity seats available

Ever wonder how a course code travels from a state release to a student transcript? PSU NCSIS team members learn to navigate through the school year journey of state course codes in NCSIS-IC. Explore best practices, avoid common pitfalls, and see how accurate course setup supports reporting, graduation requirements, and more!

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Cami Narron

SIS Support Analyst - Courses & Grad Plans, NCDPI

Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

10:00am EDT

Incident Validation Review

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Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Auditorium III

Limited Capacity seats available

Accurate discipline data begins with regular review and validation. This session provides an overview of the new Incident Validation reports available in NCSIS, what information each report contains, and how they can help PSUs identify data quality issues throughout the school year. Attendees will learn how these reports support ongoing auditing of discipline data, improve reporting accuracy, and help ensure compliance with North Carolina discipline reporting policies.

Speakers

Wanda Jackson

SIS Coordinator, Clinton City Schools

Wanda Jackson is the Student Information System (SIS) Coordinator for Clinton City Schools in North Carolina. She brings more than 20 years of experience in technology, administration, education and customer support, including extensive expertise with Infinite Campus and K–12 student... Read More →

Amy Powell Moman

Data and Analytics, NCDPI

Amy is in the Office of Enterprise Data and Reporting at NCDPI. As part of her role, she is involved in various aspects of data collection, management, governance, analysis, and reporting for schools, PSUs, and NCDPI. Some of the SIS related projects she works on are the state level... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Auditorium III Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

10:00am EDT

PMR Data Review

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Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Guilford G

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn a step-by-step process for reviewing and verifying Principal's Monthly Report (PMR) data before submission. Participants will identify common errors, validate reporting requirements, and explore best practices for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely state reporting.

Speakers

Karen Jimeson

NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

Karen serves as an SIS Professional Learning Consultant within the Office of Enterprise Data and Reporting at the NC Department of Public Instruction. With 16 years of dedicated SIS experience, Karen supports North Carolina’s Data Managers and SIS Coordinators by making complex... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Guilford G Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

10:00am EDT

My CIMC and Me: Getting CCP Audits Right

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Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Sandpiper

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to organize and execute a CCP course audit that is efficient, transparent, and sustainable—helping ensure students have access to accurate, high-quality postsecondary opportunities.

Speakers

Stephanie Adams

Meredith Weipert

Director of Testing and Accountability/PowerSchool, Randolph County School System

Meredith currently serves as Director of Testing and Accountability/Student Information Systems for the Randolph County School System. A 25-year educator, she has worked as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and school principal. At the heart of her work is supporting her amazing... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Sandpiper Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning | Leadership, Beginning

10:00am EDT

Uncover the Mysteries of Staff UID

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Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Guilford D

Limited Capacity seats available

The Staff UID System has been doing its thing since 2009 — but how does it actually work?! In this session, we'll cover the purpose and basics of the Staff UID System, look at how data from payroll gets over to Staff UID, and discuss tips for navigating the system and diagnosing data issues.

Speakers

John Mairs

Section Chief - PSU Tech Services, NCDPI

Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Guilford D Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning | Leadership, Beginning

10:00am EDT

Excelerate Your Day - Beginners

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Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Victoria Ballroom B

Limited Capacity seats available

Unlock the full potential of your daily workflow with our introductory Excel session designed for beginners. Attendees will learn navigation shortcuts, master time-saving data techniques like Flash Fill & Transpose and apply foundational formulas & formatting to transform raw data into actionable insights.

Speakers

Chris Bunting

Executive Director of Student Assignment and Information Systems, Johnston County Schools

Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning | Leadership, Beginning

11:00am EDT

Cybersecurity is Everyone's Job

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Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Imperial Ballroom F

Limited Capacity seats available

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. In this interactive session, participants will explore strategies for building a culture of digital trust and cyber resilience. Through real-world examples and collaboration, attendees will learn how educators, leaders, and technology teams can strengthen cybersecurity across their schools.

Speakers

Regina Smith

CTE- Cybersecurity/Computer Science Teacher, Kearns Academy-Guilford County Schools

Regina Smith, is a National Board Certified educator with over 10 years of experience teaching computer science and cybersecurity and more than 25 years of industry experience in business and information technology. She teaches at Kearns Academy of Computer and Information Sciences... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Imperial Ballroom F Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Beginning | Coaches & SLMC, Beginning | Leadership, Beginning | NCSIS, Beginning

11:00am EDT

Absence Requests Processing

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Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Tidewater AB

Limited Capacity seats available

This session provides a practical overview of absence request processing within Infinite Campus Workflow. Participants will learn how to configure workflows, manage submission and approval steps. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to optimize absence management processes to improve efficiency within their day to day operation.

Speakers

Carrie Hankins

SIS Coordinator, Pender County Schools

I have been with Pender County Schools for 20 years, serving in multiple roles. I have been the SIS Coordinator for 12 years. I currently lead a team of 20 school level data managers.

Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Tidewater AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

11:00am EDT

Making the Grade in NCSIS

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Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Auditorium II

Limited Capacity seats available

Ensure a smooth and accurate end-of-term grading process in NCSIS. During this session, participants will review the complete workflow—from managing grading windows and monitoring in-progress grades to verifying posted grades, producing report cards, and posting final grades to student transcripts. Attendees will explore key reports and tools for identifying missing or mismatched grades, entering necessary corrections, and confirming that credits and GPA information are recorded appropriately. The session will also highlight important safeguards surrounding the Transcript Post Wizard and practical considerations for handling grade changes after posting. Participants will leave with strategies and resources to support a consistent, reliable end-of-term process within their PSU.

Speakers

Erin Foil

SIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Auditorium II Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

11:00am EDT

SASA Updates and Best 1 of 2 PMR

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Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Guilford G

Limited Capacity seats available

Stay up to date on the latest School Attendance and Student Accounting (SASA) guidance and policy changes impacting North Carolina public schools. This session will provide an overview of recent SASA Manual updates, highlight the Best 1 of 2 PMR reporting and ADM funding, and discuss what these updates mean for your district. Attendees will also hear about upcoming changes, common questions, and available resources. Please note that this session focuses on policy and reporting requirements rather than step-by-step processes in the NCSIS.

Speakers

Rob Dietrich

Chief Data Officer, NCDPI

Catherine Mau

Lead Student Accounting Analyst, School Business & Finance, NCDPI

Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Guilford G Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

11:00am EDT

Workflows That Work

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Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Sandpiper

Limited Capacity seats available

Managing requests and data workflows doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this session, participants will explore practical, scalable solutions for streamlining work order and process management using Google Forms and the AutoCrat add-on.

Speakers

Meredith Weipert

Director of Testing and Accountability/PowerSchool, Randolph County School System

Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Sandpiper Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

1:00pm EDT

Meet Claude Cowork: AI for Education

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Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Biltmore AB

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover Claude Cowork... An AI desktop assistant that doesn't just answer questions, it gets things done. Through live demos and real audience participation, this session shows educators, coaches, tech staff, and administrators exactly how AI can save time and reduce repetitive tasks in their daily work.

Speakers

Kenneth Josef

Network Specialist, Cumberland County Schools

Kenneth Josef is a Network Specialist and Digital Learning Innovator with Cumberland County Schools, an Air Force veteran, and an advocate for the practical use of AI in K–12 education. A former fifth-grade teacher with a master’s degree in education, he combines classroom experience... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Biltmore AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Beginning | Coaches & SLMC, Beginning | Leadership, Beginning | NCSIS, Beginning

1:00pm EDT

Navigating Student Transcripts, Grades, and Graduation Plans in NCSIS

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Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Blue Ashe

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us for a practical walkthrough of high school transcripts, grade posting, and graduation tracking in NCSIS. We’ll clear up the difference between term report cards and permanent transcript records, dive into NC state policies, and unpack how GPA weights and credit types actually work behind the scenes.

Speakers

Rob Dietrich

Chief Data Officer, NCDPI

Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Blue Ashe Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

2:00pm EDT

Privacy in the Age of AI

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Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Biltmore AB

Limited Capacity seats available

Privacy is still possible in an AI-driven world. This session explores how personal information is collected, shared, and used by data brokers and AI-powered technologies. Participants will learn practical strategies to protect privacy, reduce digital footprints, and strengthen student privacy and digital citizenship in schools.

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DIANE DULANEY

Privacy Specialist, NCDPI

Diane Dulaney is the Privacy Specialist at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and leads the agency’s efforts to safeguard student and staff data. She brings over a decade of experience in shaping privacy policy, ensuring compliance with FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA, and... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Biltmore AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Beginning | NCSIS, Beginning | Coaches & SLMC, Beginning | Leadership, Beginning

2:00pm EDT

Enrollment

LIMITED

Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Sandpiper

Limited Capacity seats available

We’ll walk through step-by-step administrative routines, from using the NC Student Locator and UID Search to properly search for existing records and prevent duplicate profiles, to building complete census records, household links, and addresses. Learn how to assign local start statuses, and utilize import wizards to maintain accurate state reporting and SASA compliance without relying on OLR.

Speakers

Ginger Huffstickler

Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sandpiper Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

2:00pm EDT

NCSIS Canned Reports

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Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Augusta AB

Limited Capacity seats available

This session provides a practical overview of Infinite Campus canned reports and how they can be used to support daily school operations. Participants will explore key reporting categories—including student information, attendance, behavior, census, grading, scheduling, and fees—and learn how to access, generate, and interpret commonly used reports.

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Gwen Bissette

Business Analyst I, NC DPI

Gwen Bissette has dedicated more than 20 years to education and public service. She began her career as a pre-K teacher while earning her degree in Human Services before spending nearly a decade in the insurance industry. This corporate experience strengthened her customer service... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning

2:00pm EDT

Demystifying CTE Concentrator Status

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Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Grandover West

Limited Capacity seats available

This session provides a practical overview of how CTE concentrator status is calculated within the NCSIS. Participants will learn how key data elements and program requirements work together to determine concentrator outcomes, and will explore strategies for reviewing records, identifying data issues, and ensuring accurate CTE reporting.

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Nancy Cross

Misty Wolfe

Section Chief, NCDPI

Misty Wolfe is a section chief for the Office of Career and Technical Education at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction where she works with school districts across the state to implement high quality CTE programs of study. Misty’s areas of focus include CTE data... Read More →

Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grandover West Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

NCSIS, Beginning | Leadership, Beginning

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