Nov. 4, 2021 - Home Base Bulletin

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Home Base Bulletin

Nov. 4, 2021

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Maintenance Set for This Weekend

 

Maintenance to PowerSchool is scheduled for this weekend,  beginning tomorrow, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., and concluding Monday, Nov. 8, at 6 a.m. Currently, PowerSchool is the only application set to undergo maintenance.  All other Home Base applications will remain available.

 

The PowerSchool student information system application will undergo a minor upgrade to version 20.11.4.0. This upgrade will ensure compatibility with the upcoming Oracle 19c release.

 

Please note that our regular monthly Home Base maintenance scheduled for Nov. 19 is canceled.

 

The PowerSchool application will be returned to service no later than Monday, Nov. 8 at 6 a.m. Details of what this upgrade entails are available in the release notes for PowerSchool SIS 20.11.4.0.

 

Please share this information with the appropriate staff.


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Canvas News

Our next Canvas PD webinar will be Thursday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 8 p.m.

 

Our topic will be exploring New Quizzes. Use the link below to register:

 

https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?RGID=rf253b09d22ad9453facdd7f6cf35d5c6 

 

If you have questions reach out to: Corey.mcneill@dpi.nc.gov


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NCEES Webinars

 

Educators, it's time to prepare for Mid-Year processes with Staff Evaluations and Professional Development Plans in the NC Educator Effectiveness System (NCEES).

 

The DPI NCEES Team is offering the following webinars (click on titles to register):

 

Middle of Year Processes for Principals 

 

Tuesday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 5 p.m.

About: Participants will gain a better understanding of the middle of the year process for administrators. Topics to be outlined include reviewing the Mid-Year Teacher/Staff & Principal evaluation processes, completing Mid-Year Conference and managing goal aligned courses.

Audience: Superintendents/Directors (evaluators of Principals) Principals, APs

 

Middle of Year Teachers/Support Staff

 

Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 5 p.m.

About: Participants will gain a better understanding of the middle of the year process for teachers/support staff. Topics to be outlined include reviewing the teacher evaluation process, completing Mid-Year PDP and managing aligned courses.

Audience: Teachers and Support Staff, Evaluators of Staff


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