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Tuesday, September 29
 

10:00am EDT

Custom Forms Setup
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to configure and deploy Custom Forms in Infinite Campus. This session will cover PDF preparation, module setup, security rights, and display options to support efficient data collection and workflow management.
Speakers
TS
Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

10:00am EDT

Not me! Well, who's job is it?
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Pebble Beach
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
avatar for Tara Pierce

Tara Pierce

District Lead SIS & Instructional Technology Facilitator, Richmond County Schools
I am the District Lead Facilitator of Instructional Technology & Infinite Campus Student Information System for Richmond County Schools. I began my career as an elementary teacher, then earning an IT masters degree and becoming a technology facilitator. I moved to this role in August... Read More →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Pebble Beach Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

10:00am EDT

Too many people in IC.
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Tidewater AB
Limited Capacity seats available
We will look at how to combine those duplicate people IC records so when you search you only have one record for each person in IC.
Speakers
avatar for Anita Willis

Anita Willis

SIS Coordinator, Carteret
I am a proud native of Carteret County, North Carolina. After spending seven years living in Virginia, I returned to my roots. I've been happily married for 41 years‚ to the same wonderful man‚ and am a proud mother of two and grandmother ("Nana") to two. My career in education... Read More →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Tidewater AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Campus Data Suite
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom A
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to improve data quality and ensure accuracy across your Infinite Campus environment using Campus Data Suite. This session will cover Stored Procedure setup, Validation Rules and Validation Groups, and Data Validation Reports to help you identify issues, maintain data integrity, and support confident decision-making with reliable district data. Note: This session does not include training on SQL coding or SQL language fundamentals.
Speakers
ST
Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom A Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Managing Up with the SIS
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Sandpiper
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
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 →
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

11:00am EDT

Enhancement Collaboration
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Guilford D
Limited Capacity seats available
Collaborate with North Carolina SIS coordinators to identify and prioritize Infinite Campus enhancements impacting FERPA compliance, state reporting, enrollment workflows, parent communication, and operational efficiency. Participants will engage in shared problem-solving and discuss strategies for statewide collaboration and process improvement.
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Dillard

Tamara Dillard

Student Information System District Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Tamara Dillard - SIS Coordinator for Caldwell County Schools, supporting student information systems, data management, and district operations. Focusing on using technology and data solutions to improve efficiency and support student success.
AS

Amy Sigmon

District Manager of Student Information and Data, Catawba County Schools
Tuesday September 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Guilford D Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

12:00pm EDT

Ad Hoc in Action: Sharing Reports Across PSUs
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Pebble Beach
Limited Capacity seats available
Take Ad Hoc Reporting beyond the basics and see how other PSUs are putting it to work! This collaborative session will showcase real-world Ad Hoc filters and reports created to meet everyday district needs. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of Ad Hocs they have created, share how they are being used, and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the state. Rather than focusing on how to build Ad Hoc queries, this session is about what you can do with them. Come ready to share, learn from others, and leave with practical ideas you can take back to your PSU.
Speakers
avatar for Holly King

Holly King

Director of Technology, Dare County Schools
Submitted with other proposal
Tuesday September 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Pebble Beach Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

12:00pm EDT

Advanced Ad Hoc
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Augusta AB
Limited Capacity seats available
Advance your Ad Hoc Reporting skills by learning techniques for locating fields, leveraging community resources, and creating reports for common district needs. This session will help you build more efficient and effective data queries.
Speakers
ED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

12:00pm EDT

Configuring Infinite Campus
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore how custom tabs, outline links, and other workflow enhancements can improve staff efficiency in Infinite Campus. This session will help you tailor the system to better support your team’s daily tasks.
Speakers
TS
Tuesday September 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

12:00pm EDT

OLR Processing
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Blue Ashe
Limited Capacity seats available
Take a deeper dive into unique family and household situations that may arise during OLR processing. This session will cover Application Processing, Student Processing, Health Processing, Mass Report Applications, and OLR Reports. This session is ideal for users with prior experience who want to refine their approach.

Speakers
CL

Carolee Letourneau

Sr. Training Specialist, Infinite Campus
Tuesday September 29, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Blue Ashe Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Excel-lent Efficiency
LIMITED
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
avatar for Lauren Roberts

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

1:00pm EDT

Custom Forms End User
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Grandover West
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to assign and report on custom forms for individual students or large groups. This session will help you streamline workflows and improve data collection using forms tailored to your district’s needs.
Speakers
MP
Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Grandover West Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Create Data Validation Reports with SQL
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to build Infinite Campus SQL queries! Learn to generate queries using AI, leverage pre-made repositories, build validation rules, assign to groups, and run through validation reports. Dedicated hands-on work time is included so you can immediately implement these tools in your school or district.
Speakers
avatar for Tim MacArthur

Tim MacArthur

Executive Director of Research, Assessment, and Student Information, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
With 15 years in education at the school and district level, the highlight of my career has always been the opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside others. I started as the Director of Student Information and Reporting and SIS Coordinator for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools... Read More →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

SQL Open Lab
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Tanglewood
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will explore how to turn real-world SIS questions into SQL queries, test and troubleshoot results, and identify potential data-quality issues. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring queries they are currently working on to discuss, test, and refine during the lab!
Speakers
avatar for Walter Raif

Walter Raif

NCSIS Assistant Product Coordinator, NCDPI
Walter Raif joined DPI in 2013, coinciding with North Carolina's implementation of PowerSchool. He quickly became one of the first certified in both PowerSchool and PowerScheduler. Initially the Technical Supervisor for PowerSchool, Walter moved to the Educational Technology Solutions... Read More →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Tanglewood Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Chronic Absenteeism in the SIS
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pebble Beach
Limited Capacity seats available
You know who has behavioral, academic, or socio-emotional concerns. Who is under the radar because they aren’t present regularly? School attendance is important, and “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” -Robert Collier. Find out who needs to see those small efforts to be encouraged to send their child to school.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Grimes

Thomas Grimes

Director of Technology and Accountability, Hertford County Public Schools
After starting as a classroom teacher in 2013 I've moved a lot, first to being a lead technician, then to being an ITF, to SIS (in time for the IC conversion, yay!), and finally to Director. I've always had a reputation for being the data guy and working to understand connections... Read More →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pebble Beach Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate |   Leadership, Intermediate

2:00pm EDT

Configuring Infinite Campus
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore how custom tabs, outline links, and other workflow enhancements can improve staff efficiency in Infinite Campus. This session will help you tailor the system to better support your team’s daily tasks.
Speakers
TS
Tuesday September 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

2:00pm EDT

ECATS + SIS Integration: Better Together
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grandover East
Limited Capacity seats available
Join our ECATS team for an interactive discussion on the integration of ECATS (Every Child Accountability and Tracking System) with the SIS. This session is tailored for Coordinators and Data Managers who want to deepen their understanding of how to manage data in the SIS to ensure it works seamlessly with ECATS.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Herring

Ashley Herring

Applications Systems Analyst, Department of Public Instruction
Ashley Herring is an Applications Systems Analyst with the Educational Technology Services Team at NCDPI, where she supports the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS). With more than 31 years in North Carolina state government, including 19 at NCDPI, she brings deep... Read More →
AK

Anil Kodali

Application Systems Analyst, Department of Public Instruction
Anil Kodali is an Applications Systems Analyst with the Educational Technology Services Team at NCDPI, where he focuses on integrating ECATS with the Student Information System. He develops and maintains data extracts for Office of Exceptional Children (OEC) applications and supports... Read More →
avatar for Yolanda Wilson

Yolanda Wilson

Business Analyst, Department of Public Instruction
Yolanda Wilson is a Business Analyst with the Educational Technology Services Team at NCDPI, supporting the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS). She has more than 20 years of experience at NCDPI in roles spanning IT and communications. In her current role, she writes... Read More →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grandover East Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

2:00pm EDT

Standards Refresh: Updating Standards-Based Grading in NCSIS
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Auditorium II
Limited Capacity seats available
New standards will be used in NC next year—are your grading setups ready? In this session, participants will learn how to import the new standards, align or replace current standards, and update existing standards-based grading setups. We will also review the necessary follow-up steps to ensure the updated standards display and function correctly on report cards. Attendees will leave with a clear process for updating their configurations while maintaining accurate grading and reporting.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Foil

Erin Foil

SIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

Tuesday September 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Auditorium II Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

2:00pm EDT

Excelerate Your Day - Intermediate
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Auditorium III
Limited Capacity seats available
Elevate your data management skills in this intermediate-level session, "Excelerate Your Daily Experience." Designed for those looking to move beyond spreadsheet basics, this workshop focuses on practical, advanced techniques to streamline your data analysis and visualization workflows.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Bunting

Chris Bunting

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

Tuesday September 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Auditorium III Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate |   Leadership, Intermediate

3:00pm EDT

Advanced Ad Hoc
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Augusta AB
Limited Capacity seats available
Advance your Ad Hoc Reporting skills by learning techniques for locating fields, leveraging community resources, and creating reports for common district needs. This session will help you build more efficient and effective data queries.
Speakers
ED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

3:00pm EDT

OLR Open Enrollment Processing & Lottery
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Blue Ashe
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore the tools used to manage Open Enrollment applications after setup is complete. This session will cover application processing, seat count configuration, lotteries, batch updates, post enrollments, waitlist management, and mailer functionality to help you effectively process applications and communicate with families throughout the enrollment cycle.
Speakers
CL

Carolee Letourneau

Sr. Training Specialist, Infinite Campus
Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Blue Ashe Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

3:00pm EDT

Vibe Coding in Infinite Campus
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn a practical approach to working with Infinite Campus data using GPT tools. See how to turn questions into SQL, refine results, and validate accuracy. Includes a live demo, ODBC setup tips, and guidance you can apply with free or paid GPT tools.
Speakers
avatar for David

David "Nelson" Surles

Director of Data Integration and Accountability
David "Nelson" Surles is the Director of Data Integration and Accountability for Durham Public Schools. He leads the district’s work in student data systems (Infinite Campus), accountability reporting, and analysis, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and practical use of dat... Read More →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

3:00pm EDT

Back for another CRDC? So am I.
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Auditorium II
Limited Capacity seats available
Every CRDC collection brings new questions and considerations. Designed for attendees familiar with the CRDC process, this session covers the latest federal updates, lessons learned, and key considerations to help districts prepare for the upcoming reporting cycle with confidence.
Speakers
TL

Terra Lynne Dominguez

Business Systems Analyst II, Department of Public Instruction
Terra Lynne Dominguez is a Business Systems Analyst II with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, where she serves as the EDFacts Coordinator, SEA CRDC Coordinator, and supports the CEDARS Data Warehouse. She works across program areas to coordinate federal reporting... Read More →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Auditorium II Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate |   Leadership, Intermediate

4:00pm EDT

Campus Data Suite
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom A
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to improve data quality and ensure accuracy across your Infinite Campus environment using Campus Data Suite. This session will cover Stored Procedure setup, Validation Rules and Validation Groups, and Data Validation Reports to help you identify issues, maintain data integrity, and support confident decision-making with reliable district data. Note: This session does not include training on SQL coding or SQL language fundamentals.
Speakers
ST
Tuesday September 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom A Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

4:00pm EDT

From Start to State
LIMITED
Tuesday September 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Guilford D
Limited Capacity seats available
Join Tessa and John from NCDPI on a journey from the start of a student's enrollment to the final sync up to the state level. In this session, we'll discuss the Infinite Campus sync logic, the interaction with the NC Student UID System and Staff UID System, and helpful troubleshooting tips PSUs can use to diagnose sync issues.
Speakers
TH
avatar for John Mairs

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 →
Tuesday September 29, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Guilford D Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate
 
Wednesday, September 30
 

9:00am EDT

Custom Forms End User
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Grandover West
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to assign and report on custom forms for individual students or large groups. This session will help you streamline workflows and improve data collection using forms tailored to your district’s needs.
Speakers
MP
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Grandover West Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

9:00am EDT

Excelerate Your Day - Intermediate
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Guilford D
Limited Capacity seats available
Elevate your data management skills in this intermediate-level session, "Excelerate Your Daily Experience." Designed for those looking to move beyond spreadsheet basics, this workshop focuses on practical, advanced techniques to streamline your data analysis and visualization workflows.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Bunting

Chris Bunting

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

Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Guilford D Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate |   Leadership, Intermediate

9:00am EDT

Enhancement Collaboration
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Auditorium II
Limited Capacity seats available
Collaborate with North Carolina SIS coordinators to identify and prioritize Infinite Campus enhancements impacting FERPA compliance, state reporting, enrollment workflows, parent communication, and operational efficiency. Participants will engage in shared problem-solving and discuss strategies for statewide collaboration and process improvement.
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Dillard

Tamara Dillard

Student Information System District Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Tamara Dillard - SIS Coordinator for Caldwell County Schools, supporting student information systems, data management, and district operations. Focusing on using technology and data solutions to improve efficiency and support student success.
AS

Amy Sigmon

District Manager of Student Information and Data, Catawba County Schools
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Auditorium II Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

9:00am EDT

SQL Open Lab
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sandpiper
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will explore how to turn real-world SIS questions into SQL queries, test and troubleshoot results, and identify potential data-quality issues. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring queries they are currently working on to discuss, test, and refine during the lab!
Speakers
avatar for Walter Raif

Walter Raif

NCSIS Assistant Product Coordinator, NCDPI
Walter Raif joined DPI in 2013, coinciding with North Carolina's implementation of PowerSchool. He quickly became one of the first certified in both PowerSchool and PowerScheduler. Initially the Technical Supervisor for PowerSchool, Walter moved to the Educational Technology Solutions... Read More →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sandpiper Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

9:00am EDT

Vibe Coding in Infinite Campus
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Victoria Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn a practical approach to working with Infinite Campus data using GPT tools. See how to turn questions into SQL, refine results, and validate accuracy. Includes a live demo, ODBC setup tips, and guidance you can apply with free or paid GPT tools.
Speakers
avatar for David

David "Nelson" Surles

Director of Data Integration and Accountability
David "Nelson" Surles is the Director of Data Integration and Accountability for Durham Public Schools. He leads the district’s work in student data systems (Infinite Campus), accountability reporting, and analysis, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and practical use of dat... Read More →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Victoria Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

9:00am EDT

Chronic Absenteeism in the SIS
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pebble Beach
Limited Capacity seats available
You know who has behavioral, academic, or socio-emotional concerns. Who is under the radar because they aren’t present regularly? School attendance is important, and “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” -Robert Collier. Find out who needs to see those small efforts to be encouraged to send their child to school.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Grimes

Thomas Grimes

Director of Technology and Accountability, Hertford County Public Schools
After starting as a classroom teacher in 2013 I've moved a lot, first to being a lead technician, then to being an ITF, to SIS (in time for the IC conversion, yay!), and finally to Director. I've always had a reputation for being the data guy and working to understand connections... Read More →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pebble Beach Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate |   Leadership, Intermediate

10:00am EDT

Configuring Infinite Campus
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore how custom tabs, outline links, and other workflow enhancements can improve staff efficiency in Infinite Campus. This session will help you tailor the system to better support your team’s daily tasks.
Speakers
TS
Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Building Connected School Communities
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Meadowbrook
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
OK

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

11:00am EDT

Ad Hoc in Action: Sharing Reports Across PSUs
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Take Ad Hoc Reporting beyond the basics and see how other PSUs are putting it to work! This collaborative session will showcase real-world Ad Hoc filters and reports created to meet everyday district needs. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of Ad Hocs they have created, share how they are being used, and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the state. Rather than focusing on how to build Ad Hoc queries, this session is about what you can do with them. Come ready to share, learn from others, and leave with practical ideas you can take back to your PSU.
Speakers
avatar for Holly King

Holly King

Director of Technology, Dare County Schools
Submitted with other proposal
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Advanced Ad Hoc
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Augusta AB
Limited Capacity seats available
Advance your Ad Hoc Reporting skills by learning techniques for locating fields, leveraging community resources, and creating reports for common district needs. This session will help you build more efficient and effective data queries.
Speakers
ED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

From Start to State
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Guilford G
Limited Capacity seats available
Join Tessa and John from NCDPI on a journey from the start of a student's enrollment to the final sync up to the state level. In this session, we'll discuss the Infinite Campus sync logic, the interaction with the NC Student UID System and Staff UID System, and helpful troubleshooting tips PSUs can use to diagnose sync issues.
Speakers
TH
avatar for John Mairs

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 →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Guilford G Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Not me! Well, who's job is it?
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom C
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
avatar for Tara Pierce

Tara Pierce

District Lead SIS & Instructional Technology Facilitator, Richmond County Schools
I am the District Lead Facilitator of Instructional Technology & Infinite Campus Student Information System for Richmond County Schools. I began my career as an elementary teacher, then earning an IT masters degree and becoming a technology facilitator. I moved to this role in August... Read More →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

OLR Open Enrollment Processing & Lottery
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Blue Ashe
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore the tools used to manage Open Enrollment applications after setup is complete. This session will cover application processing, seat count configuration, lotteries, batch updates, post enrollments, waitlist management, and mailer functionality to help you effectively process applications and communicate with families throughout the enrollment cycle.
Speakers
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Carolee Letourneau

Sr. Training Specialist, Infinite Campus
Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Blue Ashe Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Excel-lent Efficiency
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Meadowbrook
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
avatar for Lauren Roberts

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

1:00pm EDT

Campus Data Suite
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom A
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to improve data quality and ensure accuracy across your Infinite Campus environment using Campus Data Suite. This session will cover Stored Procedure setup, Validation Rules and Validation Groups, and Data Validation Reports to help you identify issues, maintain data integrity, and support confident decision-making with reliable district data. Note: This session does not include training on SQL coding or SQL language fundamentals.
Speakers
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Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom A Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Custom Forms Setup
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to configure and deploy Custom Forms in Infinite Campus. This session will cover PDF preparation, module setup, security rights, and display options to support efficient data collection and workflow management.
Speakers
TS
Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Standards Refresh: Updating Standards-Based Grading in NCSIS
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Tanglewood
Limited Capacity seats available
New standards will be used in NC next year—are your grading setups ready? In this session, participants will learn how to import the new standards, align or replace current standards, and update existing standards-based grading setups. We will also review the necessary follow-up steps to ensure the updated standards display and function correctly on report cards. Attendees will leave with a clear process for updating their configurations while maintaining accurate grading and reporting.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Foil

Erin Foil

SIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

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

1:00pm EDT

Create Data Validation Reports with SQL
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to build Infinite Campus SQL queries! Learn to generate queries using AI, leverage pre-made repositories, build validation rules, assign to groups, and run through validation reports. Dedicated hands-on work time is included so you can immediately implement these tools in your school or district.
Speakers
avatar for Tim MacArthur

Tim MacArthur

Executive Director of Research, Assessment, and Student Information, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
With 15 years in education at the school and district level, the highlight of my career has always been the opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside others. I started as the Director of Student Information and Reporting and SIS Coordinator for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools... Read More →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

2:00pm EDT

Configuring Infinite Campus
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore how custom tabs, outline links, and other workflow enhancements can improve staff efficiency in Infinite Campus. This session will help you tailor the system to better support your team’s daily tasks.
Speakers
TS
Wednesday September 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

2:00pm EDT

Too many people in IC.
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Augusta AB
Limited Capacity seats available
We will look at how to combine those duplicate people IC records so when you search you only have one record for each person in IC.
Speakers
avatar for Anita Willis

Anita Willis

SIS Coordinator, Carteret
I am a proud native of Carteret County, North Carolina. After spending seven years living in Virginia, I returned to my roots. I've been happily married for 41 years‚ to the same wonderful man‚ and am a proud mother of two and grandmother ("Nana") to two. My career in education... Read More →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

3:00pm EDT

Advanced Ad Hoc
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Augusta AB
Limited Capacity seats available
Advance your Ad Hoc Reporting skills by learning techniques for locating fields, leveraging community resources, and creating reports for common district needs. This session will help you build more efficient and effective data queries.
Speakers
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Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

3:00pm EDT

Managing Up with the SIS
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sandpiper
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
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 →
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

3:00pm EDT

Back for another CRDC? So am I.
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Auditorium II
Limited Capacity seats available
Every CRDC collection brings new questions and considerations. Designed for attendees familiar with the CRDC process, this session covers the latest federal updates, lessons learned, and key considerations to help districts prepare for the upcoming reporting cycle with confidence.
Speakers
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Terra Lynne Dominguez

Business Systems Analyst II, Department of Public Instruction
Terra Lynne Dominguez is a Business Systems Analyst II with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, where she serves as the EDFacts Coordinator, SEA CRDC Coordinator, and supports the CEDARS Data Warehouse. She works across program areas to coordinate federal reporting... Read More →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Auditorium II Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate |   Leadership, Intermediate

4:00pm EDT

Campus Data Suite
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom A
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to improve data quality and ensure accuracy across your Infinite Campus environment using Campus Data Suite. This session will cover Stored Procedure setup, Validation Rules and Validation Groups, and Data Validation Reports to help you identify issues, maintain data integrity, and support confident decision-making with reliable district data. Note: This session does not include training on SQL coding or SQL language fundamentals.
Speakers
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Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom A Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

4:00pm EDT

ECATS + SIS Integration: Better Together
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Join our ECATS team for an interactive discussion on the integration of ECATS (Every Child Accountability and Tracking System) with the SIS. This session is tailored for Coordinators and Data Managers who want to deepen their understanding of how to manage data in the SIS to ensure it works seamlessly with ECATS.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Herring

Ashley Herring

Applications Systems Analyst, Department of Public Instruction
Ashley Herring is an Applications Systems Analyst with the Educational Technology Services Team at NCDPI, where she supports the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS). With more than 31 years in North Carolina state government, including 19 at NCDPI, she brings deep... Read More →
AK

Anil Kodali

Application Systems Analyst, Department of Public Instruction
Anil Kodali is an Applications Systems Analyst with the Educational Technology Services Team at NCDPI, where he focuses on integrating ECATS with the Student Information System. He develops and maintains data extracts for Office of Exceptional Children (OEC) applications and supports... Read More →
avatar for Yolanda Wilson

Yolanda Wilson

Business Analyst, Department of Public Instruction
Yolanda Wilson is a Business Analyst with the Educational Technology Services Team at NCDPI, supporting the Every Child Accountability & Tracking System (ECATS). She has more than 20 years of experience at NCDPI in roles spanning IT and communications. In her current role, she writes... Read More →
Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

4:00pm EDT

OLR Processing
LIMITED
Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Blue Ashe
Limited Capacity seats available
Take a deeper dive into unique family and household situations that may arise during OLR processing. This session will cover Application Processing, Student Processing, Health Processing, Mass Report Applications, and OLR Reports. This session is ideal for users with prior experience who want to refine their approach.
Speakers
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Carolee Letourneau

Sr. Training Specialist, Infinite Campus
Wednesday September 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Blue Ashe Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate
 
Thursday, October 1
 

9:00am EDT

Standards Refresh: Updating Standards-Based Grading in NCSIS
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Blue Ashe
Limited Capacity seats available
New standards will be used in NC next year—are your grading setups ready? In this session, participants will learn how to import the new standards, align or replace current standards, and update existing standards-based grading setups. We will also review the necessary follow-up steps to ensure the updated standards display and function correctly on report cards. Attendees will leave with a clear process for updating their configurations while maintaining accurate grading and reporting.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Foil

Erin Foil

SIS Professional Learning Consultant, NCDPI

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

9:00am EDT

Vibe Coding in Infinite Campus
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Victoria Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn a practical approach to working with Infinite Campus data using GPT tools. See how to turn questions into SQL, refine results, and validate accuracy. Includes a live demo, ODBC setup tips, and guidance you can apply with free or paid GPT tools.
Speakers
avatar for David

David "Nelson" Surles

Director of Data Integration and Accountability
David "Nelson" Surles is the Director of Data Integration and Accountability for Durham Public Schools. He leads the district’s work in student data systems (Infinite Campus), accountability reporting, and analysis, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and practical use of dat... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Victoria Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

9:00am EDT

Back for another CRDC? So am I.
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Auditorium II
Limited Capacity seats available
Every CRDC collection brings new questions and considerations. Designed for attendees familiar with the CRDC process, this session covers the latest federal updates, lessons learned, and key considerations to help districts prepare for the upcoming reporting cycle with confidence.
Speakers
TL

Terra Lynne Dominguez

Business Systems Analyst II, Department of Public Instruction
Terra Lynne Dominguez is a Business Systems Analyst II with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, where she serves as the EDFacts Coordinator, SEA CRDC Coordinator, and supports the CEDARS Data Warehouse. She works across program areas to coordinate federal reporting... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Auditorium II Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate |   Leadership, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Building Connected School Communities
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Meadowbrook
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
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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

Too many people in IC.
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Pebble Beach
Limited Capacity seats available
We will look at how to combine those duplicate people IC records so when you search you only have one record for each person in IC.
Speakers
avatar for Anita Willis

Anita Willis

SIS Coordinator, Carteret
I am a proud native of Carteret County, North Carolina. After spending seven years living in Virginia, I returned to my roots. I've been happily married for 41 years‚ to the same wonderful man‚ and am a proud mother of two and grandmother ("Nana") to two. My career in education... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Pebble Beach Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

11:00am EDT

Excelerate Your Day - Intermediate
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
Limited Capacity seats available
Elevate your data management skills in this intermediate-level session, "Excelerate Your Daily Experience." Designed for those looking to move beyond spreadsheet basics, this workshop focuses on practical, advanced techniques to streamline your data analysis and visualization workflows.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Bunting

Chris Bunting

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

Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate |   Leadership, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Ad Hoc in Action: Sharing Reports Across PSUs
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Augusta AB
Limited Capacity seats available
Take Ad Hoc Reporting beyond the basics and see how other PSUs are putting it to work! This collaborative session will showcase real-world Ad Hoc filters and reports created to meet everyday district needs. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of Ad Hocs they have created, share how they are being used, and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the state. Rather than focusing on how to build Ad Hoc queries, this session is about what you can do with them. Come ready to share, learn from others, and leave with practical ideas you can take back to your PSU.
Speakers
avatar for Holly King

Holly King

Director of Technology, Dare County Schools
Submitted with other proposal
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Augusta AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

From Start to State
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Auditorium II
Limited Capacity seats available
Join Tessa and John from NCDPI on a journey from the start of a student's enrollment to the final sync up to the state level. In this session, we'll discuss the Infinite Campus sync logic, the interaction with the NC Student UID System and Staff UID System, and helpful troubleshooting tips PSUs can use to diagnose sync issues.
Speakers
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avatar for John Mairs

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 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Auditorium II Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Managing Up with the SIS
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pebble Beach
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
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 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

1:00pm EDT

Create Data Validation Reports with SQL
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom C
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to build Infinite Campus SQL queries! Learn to generate queries using AI, leverage pre-made repositories, build validation rules, assign to groups, and run through validation reports. Dedicated hands-on work time is included so you can immediately implement these tools in your school or district.
Speakers
avatar for Tim MacArthur

Tim MacArthur

Executive Director of Research, Assessment, and Student Information, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
With 15 years in education at the school and district level, the highlight of my career has always been the opportunity to collaborate and grow alongside others. I started as the Director of Student Information and Reporting and SIS Coordinator for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

Enhancement Collaboration
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Guilford D
Limited Capacity seats available
Collaborate with North Carolina SIS coordinators to identify and prioritize Infinite Campus enhancements impacting FERPA compliance, state reporting, enrollment workflows, parent communication, and operational efficiency. Participants will engage in shared problem-solving and discuss strategies for statewide collaboration and process improvement.
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Dillard

Tamara Dillard

Student Information System District Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Tamara Dillard - SIS Coordinator for Caldwell County Schools, supporting student information systems, data management, and district operations. Focusing on using technology and data solutions to improve efficiency and support student success.
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Amy Sigmon

District Manager of Student Information and Data, Catawba County Schools
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Guilford D Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

1:00pm EDT

SQL Open Lab
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Tanglewood
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will explore how to turn real-world SIS questions into SQL queries, test and troubleshoot results, and identify potential data-quality issues. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring queries they are currently working on to discuss, test, and refine during the lab!
Speakers
avatar for Walter Raif

Walter Raif

NCSIS Assistant Product Coordinator, NCDPI
Walter Raif joined DPI in 2013, coinciding with North Carolina's implementation of PowerSchool. He quickly became one of the first certified in both PowerSchool and PowerScheduler. Initially the Technical Supervisor for PowerSchool, Walter moved to the Educational Technology Solutions... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Tanglewood Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate

2:00pm EDT

Not me! Well, who's job is it?
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B
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
avatar for Tara Pierce

Tara Pierce

District Lead SIS & Instructional Technology Facilitator, Richmond County Schools
I am the District Lead Facilitator of Instructional Technology & Infinite Campus Student Information System for Richmond County Schools. I began my career as an elementary teacher, then earning an IT masters degree and becoming a technology facilitator. I moved to this role in August... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
  NCSIS, Intermediate
 

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