Topics in this issue:
- SIS Bulletin Updates*
- SIS EOY Timeline SY 24-25
- PowerSchool State Reporting*
- Phase II Implementation Dashboard*
- NCED Connect Opt-In (formerly Home Base) will open soon!*
- Trial Site Flags*
- Phase II Data Conversion*
- Mastering Campus Recordings*
- Data Manager Academy*
- Knowledge Owl*
- Upcoming Training Information*
- Digital Leaders Exchange - April Presentation Links*
- NCED Connect Opt-In (formerly Home Base) will open soon!*
- NCBOLD 2025*
- Requesting Technical Help Points of Contact
- 2024-2025 Home Base Maintenance Periods
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SIS Bulletin Updates*
Please Register for “NCSIS - Phase I Bulletin”
Over the coming weeks, we will be working to combine the Phase I (NCSIS Bulletin) and Phase II (SIS Weekly Updates) bulletins into one email bulletin. If you have not previously registered to receive the “NCSIS Phase I” bulletin, please click the link below for directions on how to subscribe for the NCSIS - Phase I bulletin.
How to Subscribe to a NC DPI DTL Bulletin/Newsletter
Please note: This bulletin, SIS Weekly Updates, will be sunset and you will need to be registered for the NCSIS - Phase I Bulletin (which will be renamed) to continue receiving bulletin updates.
SIS EOY Timeline SY 24-25
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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PowerSchool State Reporting*
Navigate to Reports > State Reports (run and approve at school level and final approval at PSU level)
- Principal Monthly Report - Due each month
- Spring AIG Headcount - Duel 4/30/2025
- Spring Legislative Class Size - Due 4/30/2025
- Finance file loaded first week of April
- Charter Schools are exempt from LCS
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Phase II Implementation Dashboard*
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Dear Phase II PSUs,
As part of our continued efforts to support a successful transition to the North Carolina Student Information System (NCSIS), we are excited to introduce the NCSIS Implementation Dashboard - a new tool designed to monitor implementation progress and identify support needs across the state for Phase II PSUs with the Go Live Checklist. This dashboard will be used by Infinite Campus and NCDPI to work collaboratively with PSUs to help ensure a smooth transition. We shared this at the last Superintendents Quarterly as well as our week long Digital Leaders Exchange event last week to obtain feedback from the field to ensure maximum efficiency for PSUs.
About the Dashboard
This dashboard provides a real-time visual overview of progress, including:
- A statewide progress map
- County-level filtering for regional visibility
- PSU-level filtering for district-specific updates
The dashboard is built from the Go-Live checklist spreadsheet that will be shared with you once you complete the form below. The PSU Page tab includes task-specific checklists organized by key implementation phases:
- Production Site Setup
- Pre-First Day of School
- First Day of School
- 3 Months Post Go-Live
What You Need to Do
Access to the dashboard will automatically be provided to Superintendents by Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
SIS Coordinators must complete the Phase II Dashboard Access Request Survey to gain access to the dashboard and spreadsheet. You can also add any other members of their implementation team who need access to the data. Please note personal email addresses will be denied access. You must use your school email address for security purposes. Access will be granted by Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Please Note: Completion of this form is required for all PSUs.
After gaining access, SIS Coordinators should:
- Navigate to the PSU Page tab.
- Use the dropdown menus to indicate the status of each implementation task.
- Select "Needs Support" if assistance is required.
- Email your assigned SIS PL Consultant to follow up on any support needs.
Additional Information
- This dashboard serves as a pulse check for implementation progress across the state.
- It will be used by both Infinite Campus implementation teams and NCDPI, so communications may come from multiple sources.
- Some tasks may be the responsibility of other departments and not solely assigned to SIS Coordinators.
- Each PSU has a unique production timeline, so stages of progress may vary.
- Regularly reviewing and updating your PSU’s progress is strongly encouraged to support collaborative implementation efforts.
You can also review a slide deck summarizing the dashboard and access steps here: NCSIS Implementation Dashboard Overview Slides
Thank you for your continued partnership. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your assigned SIS PL Consultant if you have any questions or need additional support.
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Trial Site Flags*
Many trial sites do not have the converted flags set to show on the student header. The flags are attached to the student in the trial site, but the visible indicator is not on the student header. If you would like to see which flags are attached to each student in the header, as in the following example, please follow the steps below to enable them.
- Navigate to Student Information>Program Administration>Flags Setup
- Click on one of these flags: Discipline, Guardian, Medical, Other, School Pickup.
- Click the “Flagged” Checkbox. You can change the Flag Image and Flag Color here, but it will not be converted to your production site. Repeat this process for each flag you want to show under a student name.
 4. Flags for programs, such as 504, AIG, EL, etc, will be attached to students in your trial site, but will be added in your production site after conversion.
Phase II Data Conversion*
Hot tip: Scheduling Setup should be completed for all students. The “Next Grade” and “Next School” fields determine the enrollment for the 25-26 year in your production site. Check weekly to verify that any new enrollments have these fields completed.
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).
Previous Phase II Data Conversion Webinar Information:
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Mastering Campus Recordings*
Mastering Campus: Full Recording Series Now Available!
Missed a session or want to review key content? The Mastering Campus training series is now available on-demand! Each day focuses on a core area of NCSIS to help strengthen your understanding and support your PSU.
📅 Session Recordings:
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Day 4: Course Catalogs & Hand Scheduling Watch Recording Passcode: wn9tD.@b
📌 Note: If you have any questions or need additional support, reach out to your SIS PL Consultant. Happy learning!
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 Data Manager Academy*
🚨 Phase II Data Manager Academy – Spring 2025!
Get ready to sharpen your NCSIS skills! 📊We’re hitting the road this May with Data Manager Academy, a regional training event designed specifically for Phase II Data Managers.
📍 Check out the dates and locations on the map below—we’re bringing the training to your region!Sessions will run from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and cover key NCSIS topics including enrollment, withdrawals, attendance, hand scheduling, census, and more.
🗓️ Registration is now open on Eventbrite—don’t wait, secure your spot today! Take advantage of this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead with confidence in NCSIS.
Eventbrite Registration Links by Region
📌 Important Registration Notes:
You must register using your PSU email address. Registrations submitted with personal email accounts may be canceled.
If you need to cancel or update your registration, please use the Eventbrite link to make changes.
Bring a fully charged device with you to the training.
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Upcoming Training Information*
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
Charter School Virtual Office Hours are offered twice a month to provide ongoing support and answer your questions.
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Digital Leaders Exchange - April Presentation Links*
If we missed you at DLE recently, please refer to the slide presentations below.
Opening Slides
Session Resources:
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 NCED Connect Opt-In (formerly Home Base) will open soon!*
The NC Department of Public Instruction is pleased to announce that the NCED Connect (formerly Home Base) Opt-in Process will open Friday, May 30th! Finance officers and charter school directors/principals may begin opting into NCED Connect for their PSU once the window opens. Click on the following link to see the full announcement and share with the appropriate staff: hb_pricing_memo 2025-26. PLEASE do not opt-in until the window opens on May 30th.
Note: Only finance officers and charter directors/principals should opt-in for their PSU.
Please visit the Opt-in Website for detailed information concerning the NCED Connect Opt-in Process. Questions may be directed to ncedconnect@dpi.nc.gov or jennifer.causey@dpi.nc.gov.
NCBOLD 2025*
The division of Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) is excited to announce that again this summer, we will be offering an all-day digital teaching and learning conference in six of the educational regions throughout our state - NCBOLD. The focus will be NCSIS, AI in Education, Home Base Products (NCEES, Schoolnet, Canvas, EBSCO/Britannica), EdTech Tools, and more! A complete session list will be available in the coming weeks.
Target Audience: SIS Personnel, Principals, CO Staff, Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Attendees can earn up to 0.7 CEUs for each day’s attendance. A complimentary lunch and light morning snack will be provided each day.
For additional information, check out go.ncdpi.gov/NCBOLD.
To ensure that we have a clear indication of participants registered and attending, you can manage your tickets in your EventBrite account.
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2025 Dates & Locations
Requesting Technical Support Points of Contact
Please refer to the document below for who to contact for technical support.
Requesting Help
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2024-2025 Home Base Maintenance Periods
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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Home Base Admin Course
Feedback from PSUs identified a need for resource hubs for the Home Base products. The product managers have created Admin Resource Courses for each area. These resource courses are located in the NCDPI Canvas instance.
Please visit these courses. Below are the steps to enroll:
How to access these resources:
- Sign in to the Blue Canvas icon within NCEdCloud
- Using the Global Navigation (on the left), click the Home Base Resources button
- On the menu that opens, select the course(s) you would like to enroll into
- After enrolling, the course will appear on your Canvas Dashboard
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Access for PSU PowerSchool SIS Admins
Any PSU PowerSchool SIS admin who does not have access to the NCDPI “Blue” Canvas located in the NCEdCloud portal and would like to have access follow these steps:
- Log into my.ncedcloud.org
- Find the Blue Canvas icon and click to launch it.
- Agree to the Canvas use policy question and Blue Canvas will open.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Stokes.
Other Information:
- Feel free to provide feedback on these courses. They all contain a feedback button on their homepage.
- We will continue to update these courses as more product information becomes available
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NCDPI Technology Support Center
NCDPI's Technology Support Center continues to meet your support needs for:
- Schoolnet
- NCEES/Unified Talent
- Staff & Student UID (eScholar)
Support availability:
Web (NEW URL): https://ncgov.servicenowservices.com/sp_dpi - 24/7
Phone: 919-716-1840, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding state holidays)
Submitting a ServiceNow Ticket How to Document
Technical support for SIS needs is handled directly by PowerSchool Support using chat, phone, or by opening a case ticket.
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