Topics in this issue:
- SIS Bulletin Updates
- SIS EOY Timeline SY 24-25
- PowerSchool State Reporting
- PMR Report Reminder*
- Phase II Implementation Dashboard*
- Phase II Data Conversion Information
- 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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PMR Report Reminder*
As we near the end of the school year, please ensure that all Month 9 PMRs are reviewed and approved within 10 days of your district’s last instructional day. Timely approval is essential for accurate end-of-year data reporting and compliance.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your assigned SIS PL Consultant.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
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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 help monitor progress and identify support needs during the implementation process. This dashboard will be used collaboratively by NCDPI and Infinite Campus to help ensure a smooth rollout across all Phase II PSUs.
We shared this tool during the recent Superintendents Quarterly and at the Digital Leaders Exchange to gather feedback from the field and align the dashboard with district needs.
About the Dashboard
The dashboard provides a real-time visual overview of implementation progress, including:
- A statewide progress map
- County-level filtering for regional insights
- PSU-specific views for district-level updates
The dashboard is built from the Go-Live Checklist, which includes task-specific checklists aligned with key implementation phases:
- Production Site Setup
- Pre-First Day of School
- First Day of School
- 3 Months Post Go-Live
Access Details
- Superintendents with a Google-based school email address have already been granted access to the NCSIS Implementation Dashboard.
- SIS Coordinators who completed the Phase II Dashboard Access Request Survey have been granted access to the dashboard and their PSU’s Go-Live Checklist spreadsheet.
- Additional team members listed in the survey have also been granted dashboard access.
Important: All users—including SIS Coordinators and implementation team members—must have a school-issued Google email address to access the dashboard and checklist. Access cannot be granted to personal or non-Google accounts.
If your PSU has not yet submitted the Dashboard Access Request Survey or has not received access, please complete the survey as soon as possible to ensure access is granted: Phase II Dashboard Access Request Survey
SIS Coordinators may also share access to the PSU Go-Live Checklist spreadsheet directly with additional team members, as needed.
Next Steps for SIS Coordinators
Once access is granted:
- Navigate to the PSU Page tab in the Go-Live Checklist.
- Begin entering the progress of tasks once your production site is live.
- Use the dropdown menus to update the status of each implementation task.
- Select “Needs Support” for any tasks requiring follow-up.
- Notify your assigned SIS PL Consultant for timely assistance and guidance.
Additional Information
- The dashboard serves as a collaborative pulse check for tracking implementation milestones.
- Communications may come from both Infinite Campus and NCDPI.
- Some tasks may involve other departments and are not solely the responsibility of SIS Coordinators.
- Each PSU has a unique production timeline, so progress stages may vary.
- Regularly reviewing and updating your PSU’s checklist is strongly encouraged.
You can also view a summary of dashboard features and access steps here: NCSIS Implementation Dashboard Overview Slides
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to a successful NCSIS rollout. Please reach out to your assigned SIS PL Consultant if you have any questions or need additional support.
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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 Information
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*
Get ready to sharpen your NCSIS skills! 📊
We’re hitting the road next week for the Phase II Data Manager Academy—a regional training event designed specifically for Phase II Data Managers.
📍 Check Eventbrite to register for a session near you! If you’ve already registered but can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so another participant can take your spot. Many locations are currently sold out, and participants must be registered in advance to attend and check in. Due to limited seating and pre-arranged catering, walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
🕗 Session Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📘 Topics Covered: Enrollment, withdrawals, attendance, hand scheduling, census, and more.
🗓️ 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.
We look forward to seeing you there and supporting your continued success with NCSIS!
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.
📅 When: 2nd & 4th Friday of each month⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM🔗 Join us for Bi-Monthly Charter School Support Virtual Office Hours! 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.
Registration coming soon!
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2025 Dates & Locations
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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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