What's New!
- Reminder: Use of OCS/ECS Course Code Titles & Numbers* (Phase I & II)
- Conversion: Student to Staff Merges* (Phase I & II)
- Data Manager Academy* (Phase II)
- Attendance Code Audit - Data Validation* (Phase I)
- Phase II Data Conversion Information* (Phase II)
- Updated Infinite Campus Website* (Phase I & II)
- Infinite Campus Messenger with Voice Webinar* (Phase I & II)
- Phase II Check-in Recap* (Phase II)
- Infinite Campus Master Scheduling Training* (Phase I)
- Infinite Campus Master Scheduling Resources* (Phase I)
- State Report Update* (Phase I)
- KnowledgeOwl* (Phase I & II)
- Upcoming Training Information* (Phase I & II)
- Clarifying Points* (Phase I)
- NCBOLD - Save the Date!* (Phase I & II)
Reminders:
- Charter School Information (Phase I & II)
- NCED Connect Symposium 2025 Slide Presentations (Phase I & II)
- SIS EOY Timeline SY 24-25 (Phase I & II)
- Partnering Progress (Phase I & II)
- Infinite Campus Resources (Phase I & II)
- Home Language Survey (Phase I & II)
- Phase II Action Items (Phase II)
- NCSIS 25-26 Course Codes & Grad Plan Updates (Phase I & II)
- Ad Hoc Google Shared Folder (Phase I)
- NCSIS Resources (Phase I & II)
- Requesting Technical Support Points of Contact (Phase I & II)
- 2024-2025 Home Base Maintenance Periods (Phase I & II)
- Want to Stay in the Loop? (Phase I & II)
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WHAT'S NEW!
Reminder: Use of OCS/ECS Course Code Titles & Numbers*
Phase I & II
As a reminder, please do not include these abbreviations and/or words within course titles or course numbers:
- EC (Exceptional Children)
- ECS (Extended Content Standards)
- OCS (Occupational Course of Study)
The use of identifiers that may disclose a student's disability may unintentionally contribute to disability discrimination or a breach of confidentiality. Therefore, the use of these abbreviations is prohibited to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Master Course Code lists can be found here:
If you have questions:
- Concerning creating course titles and course numbers in the SIS, please contact:
- (NCSIS-IC) NCSIS PL Regional Consultant
- (PS SIS) - Open a PS Case - Instructions here: Requesting Help
- EC - Extended Content Standards: Email Matthew Martinez
- EC - Occupational Course of Study: Email Beverly Colwell
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Conversion: Student to Staff Merges*
Phase I & II
UID Reconciliation: Student to Staff Report
The UID Reconciliation: Student to Staff report helps identify former students who are now staff members within the same PSU. This report is important for both Phase I and Phase II schools:
- Phase II schools: Ensures each person has only one record during the conversion process.
- Phase I schools: Helps request the merging of duplicate records in Infinite Campus to prevent syncing issues with the State Edition.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the NCSIS article linked below.
https://ncdepartmentofpublicinstruction.knowledgeowl.com/home/conversion-student-to-staff-merges
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Data Manager Academy*
Phase II
Phase II PSUs: Interested in Hosting a Training Session?
We are looking for Phase II PSUs willing to host one of our upcoming training sessions at their location. If your PSU has space available and is interested in supporting this effort, please let us know!
Complete the survey below to express your interest: Data Manager Academy Potential Sites Survey
Thank you for your support!
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Attendance Code Audit - Data Validation*
Phase I
New Attendance Audit Report: “1P > 50% of Day”
A new “1P > 50% of Day” report is now available in the Attendance Code Audit validation report. This report identifies students marked with a 1P code who were actually absent for more than 50% of the school day, meaning the 1P code was used incorrectly.
PSUs do not need to correct past records but should run this report regularly and update attendance records moving forward.
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Phase II Data Conversion Information*
Phase II
Infinite Campus will convert data for Phase II PSUs directly from PowerSchool. The data files on eMFTS are provided for your information and to allow for easier auditing of data, but any changes to these files will not change the data that is converted into Infinite Campus. The data that is converted comes straight from PowerSchool.
Use the Conversion Guide to help you audit and validate the data you have in PowerSchool using the data files. Make any changes necessary in PowerSchool.
Once your trial site is available, your implementation team will provide you with a Data Validation Workbook. It will have instructions about how to validate the data that has been converted. Any data issues found should be fixed in PowerSchool so that the production site contains the correct data.
Use the PowerSchool->Infinite Campus Data Validation Workbook to find ideas on how to easier find the data in PowerSchool to validate and where to change the data in PowerSchool to fix issues (if applicable).
Phase II Data Conversion Webinar Information:
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Infinite Campus Messenger with Voice Webinar*
Phase I & II
PSUs are invited to join Infinite Campus trainer, Tony Spengel, for a virtual webinar on Messenger with Voice. This session will cover how to effectively use Messenger with Voice to streamline communication, send automated messages, and ensure important information reaches staff, students, and families.
Register now using the link below:
📅 Wednesday, February 26 · 2 - 4pm EST
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1247645775099?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Phase II Check-in Recap*
Phase II
Missed the Phase II Check-In? No problem! You can review the key updates and discussions by accessing the session slides here: go.ncdpi.gov/p2ckin. Stay informed and reach out if you have any questions!
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Infinite Campus Master Scheduling Training*
Phase I
Phase I PSUs: Don't forget to submit a support ticket to Infinite Campus to schedule a Scheduling Consult. During this session, you'll discuss your scheduling needs and explore everything the Virtual Scheduling Series has to offer.
To make the most of your consultation, we kindly ask that you watch the on-demand Virtual Scheduling Series beforehand. This will give you a solid foundation and help you get the most out of the training.
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State Report Update*
Phase I
Coming Soon!
Under Development
- Legislative Class Size
- Discipline Report
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Upcoming Training Information*
Phase I & II
Phase II - Mastering Campus Virtual Sessions:
A gentle reminder that this training is not designed for data managers. Mastering Campus training was created for SIS Coordinators and Leads. We want to ensure your time is well used as well as the trainer.
Note: The virtual Mastering Campus sessions will be recorded in the event you are not able to attend.
Be sure to check the SIS PL Plan or Eventbrite for upcoming in-person and virtual regional meetings and trainings. Don’t miss out on valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and stay informed!
SIS PLP 2024-25 FINAL
Eventbrite-NCSIS
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Clarifying Points*
Phase I
1T Attendance Code: this attendance code should only be used in the event of a natural disaster
TAS Flags: These will be added to applicable students in Infinite Campus, making it easier to pull this information for reporting.
Manually Adding Transcript Grades: When entering a grade in IC, keep the Auto-fill checkbox on to ensure the Credit Type populates correctly.
NCBOLD - Save the Date!*
Phase I & II
NCBOLD 2025
Save the Date! July 15th - 17th & July 29th - 31st
Are you passionate about sharing your NCSIS knowledge? We’re looking for PSU SIS staff to serve as NCBOLD Ambassadors to help train data managers, teachers, and administrators. If you're interested, click the link below to apply!
NCBOLD Application
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REMINDERS:
Charter School Information
Phase I & II
We’re thrilled to announce the return of Charter Connect sessions, designed to support charter schools through the NCSIS transition.
Join Us for an In-Person Charter Connect Meeting!
Virtual Office Hours for Charter Schools
We’re also offering Charter School Virtual Office Hours twice a month to provide ongoing support and answer your questions.
We Value Your Feedback!
Help us better support you by completing the Charter School Feedback Survey. Your insights are essential in shaping the SIS Professional Learning Team’s support throughout the NCSIS transition.
🔗 Survey Link: 2025 Charter School Support Feedback Survey
We look forward to connecting with you!
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NCED Connect Symposium 2025 Slide Presentations
Phase I & II
If you missed the NCED Connect Symposium or just want a handy reference, you can access all the slide presentations HERE. Stay connected and keep learning!
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SIS EOY Timeline SY 24-25
Phase I & II
NCDPI wants to ensure that Phase I and Phase II PSUs understand the timeline for completing the End of Year (EOY) process.
Phase I
There will be no downtime for Phase I PSUs transitioning from the current year to the future year in Infinite Campus (IC). However, NCDPI will transition all Phase I PSUs from the 24-25 school year to the 25-26 year in Infinite Campus on 6/30/2025. This should not be done before June 30th.
Phase II
Phase II PSUs transitioning from PowerSchool (PS) to Infinite Campus will go from IC trial sites to production sites and discontinue using PowerSchool on June 26th.
Phase II PSUs must still do all pre-EOY processes and have EOY validations cleared on or before June 26th, 2025. PowerSchool will be taken offline for EOY processing on June 26, 2025. PSUs will no longer have access to their PowerSchool instances after June 26, 2025.
Please select the link below for a detailed timeline from February 1 to July 15th:
Your support and collaboration are greatly appreciated as we prepare for this unique EOY. If you have any questions or need assistance during the process, please don’t hesitate to contact your Professional Learning Team Consultant.
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Partnering Progress
Phase I & II
To support the successful implementation of the NCSIS, we have developed a detailed professional development plan for both Phase I and Phase II participants. This plan will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to implement NCSIS effectively. Registration links are available for most events now, while others will be added in the coming months.
The linked document outlines the full professional development plan for Phase I and II, including:
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Training Workshops: Covering NCSIS fundamentals and implementation
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Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins with NCSIS consultants, access to online resources, and participation in PLCs.
Continuous Improvement: Regular assessment and feedback cycles to refine and enhance implementation practices.
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Infinite Campus Resources
Phase I & II
Please see the links below for resources on how to effectively “qualify an Infinite Campus support case” to improve response and resolution times. This approach also helps minimize back-and-forth communication, keeping inboxes clearer (which everyone appreciates!).
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Home Language Survey
Phase I & II
The NC State Board of Education (SBE) has updated each student's Home Language Survey requirements for each student. NC SBE policy Test 0-11 now requires that all PSUs use a Standardized Home Language Survey. In an effort to support this change, we will be hosting a series of face-to-face professional development opportunities in February and March and some virtual options as well in March. This professional development is designed to help all staff with the knowledge and tools to administer the standardized Home Language Survey effectively for all students. This is training for School Data Managers, Enrollment stakeholders, EL Data Managers, SIS Coordinators, ML Coordinators, and of course, any administrators who want to join. Please share this information with your Data Managers. We are going on tour in every state board region in February and March.
More information is available in this flyer and registration link.
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Phase II Action Items
Phase II
- Please make sure that your main bell schedule(s) are set to YES for the PMR Calculation of minutes for BOTH the 24-25 and the 25-26 school years.
- Please make sure that your final grade setup/reporting terms are set up for BOTH the 24-25 and the 25-26 school year. You will need to do this even if you do not typically enter grades into PowerSchool. This allows your term file to be generated. If you need help with this, please reach out to your PL Consultant.
- Remember that you will need to have your schedules completed in the 25-26 school year prior to your production data deadline. You can achieve this by committing your master schedule from PowerScheduler into the 25-26 year in PowerSchool, copying your schedule from the 24-25 year to the 25-26 year, or scheduling directly into the 25-26 school year.
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NCSIS 25-26 Course Codes & Grad Plan Updates
Phase I & II
Attention: SIS-PS Administrators
2025-2026 State Master Course Codes V2
The 2025-2026 State Master Course Code list version 2 has been updated in PowerSchool SIS.
An updated spreadsheet can be viewed here.
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Attention: NCSIS-IC Administrators
NCSIS-IC Grad Requirement Updates
NCDPI and Infinite Campus have worked to update additional Graduation Requirements (Grad Plans) in NCSIS-IC for Phase I PSUs availability to assign to students. Added are the NC 2020 Graduation Requirements and the 2021 OCS Graduation Requirements.
To view: Navigate to Student Information > Program Administration > Graduation Program Setup. Select the plus sign to expand graduation requirements and then select Compound Requirements to view course pathways.
- Program selection is based on the student's 9th grade entry date:
- Students who entered 9th grade in 07/01/2021 and later should be assigned 2021 NC Graduation Requirements (State Defined) or 2021 OCS Graduation Requirements (State Defined).
- Students who entered 9th grade prior to 07/01/2021 should be assigned 2020 NC Graduation Requirements (State Defined).
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NCDPI and IC are currently reviewing and testing the 2020 OCS Grad Plan. Please watch for further communication on when this plan will be available in NCSIS production sites.
2025-2026 State Master Course Codes
NCDPI and Infinite Campus are working to update 2025-2026 State Master Course Code Catalog in NCSIS-IC. Please watch for further communication coming soon.
Ad Hoc Google Shared Folder
Phase I
Sharing is caring! We’ve received requests from PSUs to share ad hoc filters created by other PSUs for reporting purposes.
Please use the link below to share the ad hoc filters you’re using. When uploading, ensure that no personally identifiable information (PII) is included.
Ad Hoc Community
Guidelines:
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Naming Convention: Ad Hoc Name - PSU Name
- You’re welcome to include your email address within the document (optional).
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Permissions: You have editing access—please proceed with caution!
Thank you for your collaboration and for contributing to this community resource! Make sure you are checking often for newly added items.
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NCSIS Resources
Phase I & II
Phase I participants have access to the Campus Community, where they can acquire product knowledge, glean tips and tricks, and engage in networking opportunities with other districts. The Campus Community offers convenient single sign-on access from the Campus system to a wealth of resources including the knowledge base, forum discussions, learning tools, support site, upcoming events, and more.
Campus Community- contains the information you need to learn how to use Infinite Campus through product documentation, videos & simulations, study guides, forums, and much more. Whether you are a teacher, data manager, or Infinite Campus user, you will find the learning resources in a clearly defined pathway for a seamless transition from PowerSchool.
Campus Passport- is on-demand, self-paced courses that can be assigned to new and existing staff. Accessed through the Campus Community, you will find Instructor-Led Training, specific E-Learning courses, or select a learning plan based on your district role.
KnowledgeOwl: KnowledgeOwl will include articles (QRDs) that are created and updated by the SIS Professional Learning team.
NCSIS Knowledge Base | NC Department of Public Instruction
GitHub Vendor Integrations Repository: 3rd party extract formats can be found below.
GitHub Vendor Integrations Repository
NCSIS Crosswalk Document- will contain Infinite Campus and PowerSchool terms with their meanings to assist users with learning the new NCSIS terminology. This is a working document and will be updated regularly. NCSIS Crosswalk Document
IC Role Specific Resources- can be viewed by clicking on http://ncsis.gov, go to the Phase I PSU’s tab and scroll to the IC Role Specific Resources section. It Includes information for specific staff roles, as well as a guide for parents & students.
Webinar Recording Links and FAQs- can be found at http://ncsis.gov under the Professional Learning tab. Please check for recently added webinars.
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Requesting Technical Support Points of Contact
Phase I & II
Please refer to the document below for who to contact for technical support.
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2024-2025 Home Base Maintenance Periods
Phase I & II
Each year, a list of scheduled maintenance windows is published by NCDPI. This is published in advance to help teachers and administrators better prepare for temporary outages and loss of access. Please review the 2024-2025 maintenance schedule and put these dates on your calendar. In most cases, the entire window is not necessary and we can return systems to service earlier than listed. If emergency maintenance is required in addition to these scheduled dates, all users will be notified in advance.
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