NCED Connect Symposium Fall 2026

NCED Connect Symposium Fall 2026

10:00am EDT

ELA Standards in Schoolnet

Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

ELA standards updates don't have to mean starting over. Learn how to retain existing created Schoolnet items and tests, evaluate alignment to updated standards, and re-align metadata. Leave with a repeatable workflow and transition plan to support assessment readiness for the 2027–2028 school year.

Speakers

Rebecca Stokes

Instructional Improvement Consultant, NCDPI

Rebecca works at DPI as an Instructional Improvement Systems Consultant. She has been in education for 18 years serving as a Classroom Teacher, Digital Literacy Coach, and Instructional Technology Facilitator. Rebecca is passionate about helping classroom teachers and coaches with... Read More →

Catherine Simone

Implementation Manager, Pearson

Catherine Simone, Senior Project Manager, has twenty-five years of experience as a teacher and administrator in school districts and charter schools, five years of experience at state level education and implementation management for public school districts, and is passionate about... Read More →

Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Blandwood Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Managing Up with the SIS

Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will collaboratively review key Infinite Campus functions, discuss common role confusion, and build a district-level flow chart that clearly defines responsibility and ownership. Attendees will leave with a shared framework to support consistency, accountability, and efficient system management.

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Sandpiper Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

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

1:00pm EDT

Excel-lent Efficiency

Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Imperial Ballroom F

Limited Capacity seats available

What if your spreadsheets could do the work for you? Learn how to use PivotTables, conditional formatting, and other powerful spreadsheet tools to save time, reduce manual work, and quickly find insights. Walk away with practical strategies to organize data, highlight key information, and work more efficiently.

Speakers

Lauren Roberts

Digital Teaching and Learning Coach/Lead Media Coordinator, Iredell-Statesville Schools

I am a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach and Lead Media Coordinator with a library supervisor license. Previously, I taught middle school math and science and served as a Media Coordinator—experiences that shaped my passion for connecting curriculum with innovative technology... Read More →

Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Imperial Ballroom F Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

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

4:00pm EDT

Vibe Coding: Opportunity and Risk

Tuesday September 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

Imperial Ballroom C

Limited Capacity seats available

Vibe coding is rapidly changing how applications are developed, empowering teachers and students to instantly build custom applications. But what happens to student data privacy and district cybersecurity when anyone can generate and deploy software?

Speakers

John Bray

Director of Instructional Technology, Discovery Charter School

John Bray has taught science for grades 6-12, and engineering for grades 6-10. He is currently the Director of Instructional Technology, the SIS Coordinator, and the Testing Coordinator for Discovery Charter School in Bahama, NC.

Tuesday September 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Imperial Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate

10:00am EDT

Powering PLCs with SchoolNet Data

Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Transform SchoolNet into a PLC catalyst! Grounded in Hattie’s Visible Learning and DuFour’s PLC model, this hands-on session uses CFAs to drive student growth. Move beyond scores to build collective efficacy through pre/post-tests and real-time instructional shifts. Bring a device to explore features that fuel collaborative decision-making.

Speakers

Wendy Fusco

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Buncombe County

Wendy Fusco is the District Instructional Technology Facilitator for Buncombe County Schools and applies her 25 years of experience in the field to support 45 schools across grades K-12. She is also the district coordinator for the FIRST Lego League elementary teams to help foster... Read More →

Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Blandwood Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate | Leadership, Intermediate

10:00am EDT

Google Apps: Secrets Revealed

Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Imperial Ballroom A

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover hidden features and time-saving tips in Google Apps that can boost classroom efficiency. Explore lesser-known shortcuts, organization tools, and creative instructional strategies that enhance teaching and learning. Leave with practical, ready-to-use ideas you can immediately apply in your daily workflow.

Speakers

Grant Haynes

Digital Learning Systems Coordinator, Cleveland County Schools

Grant is the Digital Learning Systems Coordinator for Cleveland County Schools. He started out working as a math teacher in 2009 before transitioning to technology in 2011. Grant has had the opportunity to present all over the state through programs like NCBOLD, NC Coaching Collaborative... Read More →

Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Imperial Ballroom A Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Building Connected School Communities

Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how digital media can strengthen school communication and community engagement. Explore practical, low-cost strategies for newsletters, digital signage, student-led broadcasting, and live streaming. Leave with real-world examples, implementation tips, and ideas to better connect with students, families, staff, and the community.

Speakers

Orhan Kul

I am an Information Technology and Public Relations Communications professional with more than 17 years of experience in K–12 education. Throughout my career, I have led initiatives in school communications, digital media, technology integration, and community engagement.

My w... Read More →

Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Meadowbrook Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

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

1:00pm EDT

Excel-lent Efficiency

Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

What if your spreadsheets could do the work for you? Learn how to use PivotTables, conditional formatting, and other powerful spreadsheet tools to save time, reduce manual work, and quickly find insights. Walk away with practical strategies to organize data, highlight key information, and work more efficiently.

Speakers

Lauren Roberts

Digital Teaching and Learning Coach/Lead Media Coordinator, Iredell-Statesville Schools

I am a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach and Lead Media Coordinator with a library supervisor license. Previously, I taught middle school math and science and served as a Media Coordinator—experiences that shaped my passion for connecting curriculum with innovative technology... Read More →

Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Meadowbrook Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

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

2:00pm EDT

ELA Standards in Schoolnet

Wednesday September 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

ELA standards updates don't have to mean starting over. Learn how to retain existing created Schoolnet items and tests, evaluate alignment to updated standards, and re-align metadata. Leave with a repeatable workflow and transition plan to support assessment readiness for the 2027–2028 school year.

Speakers

Rebecca Stokes

Instructional Improvement Consultant, NCDPI

Rebecca works at DPI as an Instructional Improvement Systems Consultant. She has been in education for 18 years serving as a Classroom Teacher, Digital Literacy Coach, and Instructional Technology Facilitator. Rebecca is passionate about helping classroom teachers and coaches with... Read More →

Catherine Simone

Implementation Manager, Pearson

Catherine Simone, Senior Project Manager, has twenty-five years of experience as a teacher and administrator in school districts and charter schools, five years of experience at state level education and implementation management for public school districts, and is passionate about... Read More →

Wednesday September 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Blandwood Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate

3:00pm EDT

Managing Up with the SIS

Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will collaboratively review key Infinite Campus functions, discuss common role confusion, and build a district-level flow chart that clearly defines responsibility and ownership. Attendees will leave with a shared framework to support consistency, accountability, and efficient system management.

Speakers

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 →

Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sandpiper Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

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

4:00pm EDT

Vibe Coding: Opportunity and Risk

Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Vibe coding is rapidly changing how applications are developed, empowering teachers and students to instantly build custom applications. But what happens to student data privacy and district cybersecurity when anyone can generate and deploy software?

Speakers

John Bray

Director of Instructional Technology, Discovery Charter School

John Bray has taught science for grades 6-12, and engineering for grades 6-10. He is currently the Director of Instructional Technology, the SIS Coordinator, and the Testing Coordinator for Discovery Charter School in Bahama, NC.

Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Colony A Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Powering PLCs with SchoolNet Data

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Transform SchoolNet into a PLC catalyst! Grounded in Hattie’s Visible Learning and DuFour’s PLC model, this hands-on session uses CFAs to drive student growth. Move beyond scores to build collective efficacy through pre/post-tests and real-time instructional shifts. Bring a device to explore features that fuel collaborative decision-making.

Speakers

Wendy Fusco

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Buncombe County

Wendy Fusco is the District Instructional Technology Facilitator for Buncombe County Schools and applies her 25 years of experience in the field to support 45 schools across grades K-12. She is also the district coordinator for the FIRST Lego League elementary teams to help foster... Read More →

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

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate | Leadership, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Building Connected School Communities

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how digital media can strengthen school communication and community engagement. Explore practical, low-cost strategies for newsletters, digital signage, student-led broadcasting, and live streaming. Leave with real-world examples, implementation tips, and ideas to better connect with students, families, staff, and the community.

Speakers

Orhan Kul

I am an Information Technology and Public Relations Communications professional with more than 17 years of experience in K–12 education. Throughout my career, I have led initiatives in school communications, digital media, technology integration, and community engagement.

My w... Read More →

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

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

11:00am EDT

Google Apps: Secrets Revealed

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover hidden features and time-saving tips in Google Apps that can boost classroom efficiency. Explore lesser-known shortcuts, organization tools, and creative instructional strategies that enhance teaching and learning. Leave with practical, ready-to-use ideas you can immediately apply in your daily workflow.

Speakers

Grant Haynes

Digital Learning Systems Coordinator, Cleveland County Schools

Grant is the Digital Learning Systems Coordinator for Cleveland County Schools. He started out working as a math teacher in 2009 before transitioning to technology in 2011. Grant has had the opportunity to present all over the state through programs like NCBOLD, NC Coaching Collaborative... Read More →

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

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Vibe Coding: Opportunity and Risk

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Vibe coding is rapidly changing how applications are developed, empowering teachers and students to instantly build custom applications. But what happens to student data privacy and district cybersecurity when anyone can generate and deploy software?

Speakers

John Bray

Director of Instructional Technology, Discovery Charter School

John Bray has taught science for grades 6-12, and engineering for grades 6-10. He is currently the Director of Instructional Technology, the SIS Coordinator, and the Testing Coordinator for Discovery Charter School in Bahama, NC.

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

Educators, Intermediate | Coaches & SLMC, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Managing Up with the SIS

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will collaboratively review key Infinite Campus functions, discuss common role confusion, and build a district-level flow chart that clearly defines responsibility and ownership. Attendees will leave with a shared framework to support consistency, accountability, and efficient system management.

Speakers

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

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