UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Us for the NCED CONNECT Symposium 2026!*
We invite you to join us in Greensboro as we connect, learn, and lead together—now with an even stronger focus on keeping our systems and communities secure.
Event Details
See Where You Fit in Our Leadership Pathway
Discover how your current role—and your future goals—align with our Leadership Pathway.
Take a sneak peek at featured sessions, speakers, and experiences in our NCED Connect Symposium Highlights Flipbook.
We look forward to seeing you at the NCED Connect Symposium 2026!
Ticket Categories & Pricing **New!**
Early Bird Registration (extended through Dec. 22)
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Individual Registration: $250 – Save before the early bird deadline!
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SOLD OUT: Team Builder 5-Pack: Buy 4, get 1 free ($250 each) – perfect for small teams.
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SOLD OUT: Buy 8, Get 2 Free + 1 Hotel Room: Register 8, get 2 free registrations plus one complimentary hotel room for three nights – ideal for larger district teams.
General Registration (Dec 23–Jan. 13)
- Individual: $350
- Group: $350 each (invoiced together)
Late Registration (Jan. 14–Feb. 9): $450 each
Presenter Registration: Please see separate email.
**Invoices are automatically emailed upon registration and should be paid within two weeks.
Hotel Information
The event will be held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Discounted room rates and booking links will be shared upon registration. Teams purchasing the Buy 8, Get 2 Free + 1 Hotel Room package will receive details for their complimentary stay via email for the first attendee registered. Hotel information and registration is located HERE.
Learn More & Register
Registration is still OPEN! Full details Here.
We can’t wait to connect with you in Greensboro, where innovation meets collaboration!
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DTL Signature Events
Be sure to check the DTL Signature Events Calendar* or Eventbrite for upcoming in-person and virtual regional meetings and training sessions. Don’t miss out on valuable opportunities to connect, learn, and stay informed!
DTL Signature Events Calendar
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SCHOOLNET
Schoolnet Upcoming Webinars
- Standards Realignment in Schoolnet, January 12, 4 PM
- Schoolnet Tips & Tricks, January 26, 4 PM
- Using Schoolnet in the Math & Science Classroom, February 16, 4 PM
Registration is located on your Schoolnet homepage, as well as recordings of past webinars.
 NCSIS for EDUCATORS
Campus Learning (LMS)
Even if you’ve already got an established LMS, Campus Learning can provide tools that your teachers may find helpful. Check out the helpful information and hidden tools that come with enabling the Enhanced Curriculum tool right.
Campus Learning Questions (Enhanced Curriculum)
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Transitioning from Canvas to Campus Learning
Are you considering using Campus Learning as your LMS? These resources can help you prepare your teachers for the move from Canvas to Campus Learning.
Transition to Campus Learning
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 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Upcoming AI Webinars
All are held from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on select Wednesdays:
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Dec. 17, 2025. Unlocking Gemini: Empowering Educators with AI in Google for Education with Vera Cubero Register
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Jan 7, 2026. Deep Dive—NotebookLM for Educators with Vera Cubero (registration coming soon)
Check out our EventBrite Collection & Registrations for upcoming registrations.
Archived Webinars may be viewed on-demand at https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/districts-schools-support/digital-teaching-and-learning/ai-resources
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AI Updates September - Now
There have been a crazy whirlwind of AI Updates over the past few months. This slide deck breaks through the noise to focus on the most relevant updates for educators: go.ncdpi.gov/AI-Updates-Dec2025
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District Leaders—Sign up for the AI Innovation Index
District leaders join the AI Innovation Index HERE
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NC AI Solve-A-Thon
25 amazing teams from across NC presented their AI-powered solutions to real issues in their communities at our virtual pitch fest on Nov. 14. While all of them were amazing, we had to select the 10 top scorers to compete at the state level at NCEd Connect Symposium Feb. 11, 2026, in Greensboro.
Please review all of the amazing project topics in this brief NC AI Solve-A-Thon Overview Video
🏆 The 10 state finalists are:
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Tesseract AI from Triangle Math and Science Academy (coach Mihaela Raynor)
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Pine Lakers from Pine Lake Preparatory (coach Coral Riley)
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TMSA Tigers from Triangle Math and Science Academy (coach Mihaela Raynor)
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Byrd Brains from Cumberland County Schools (coach Stefany VanScyoc)
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Solution Squad from Cabarrus County (Coach Jeffery Martin)
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Brevard Academy AI Innovation Trailblazers from Brevard Academy (coach Jen Iden)
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HopeHub from Davidson County Schools (coach Kathy Lynn)
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SiteRisk from Triangle Math and Science Academy (coach Halime Cobanli)
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Future Minds from Cabarrus County Schools (coach Nina Darnell)
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BioVision from Davidson County Schools (coach Brene Ball)
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SLMC
Annual Library Media Directors' Meeting
Registration is Open!
The Annual Library Media Directors’ Meeting will take place at the NCEd Connect Symposium on Wednesday, February 11, from 3 to 5pm—this will be an open meeting; attendance/registration at the NCED Connect Symposium will not be required. We have an Eventbrite (free) registration (use code allbooked), & virtual option will be provided too.
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Professional Learning for SLMC's
There are some excellent on-demand webinars that SLMCs and leaders can access for professional growth. All webinars can be found at go.ncdpi.gov/ncslmcplaylist and some recent additions include:
SLMC PD
- Mark your calendars for January’s T³ Webinar: Make Copyright Your Superpower: Understanding the Law to Meet Your Mission, featuring 2 copyright professionals who will cover some perspectives to consider around AI, Ethics & the law for librarians! Register now on Eventbrite and save the date of January 15 at 3pm on your calendar!
- On-Demand from Colorado State Library: Data-Informed Library Advocacy – catch the full webinar recording on demand and view the slide deck | Len Bryant, Partner of Library Services for Cherry Creek Schools, walks through effective data collection, compelling report formats, and communication strategies that help administrators understand your library's impact.
- On-demand for 6 months from School Library Journal and Junior Library Guild: Strategies to re-engage students and foster a culture of reading | Register for a 1-hour mini-course that explores approaches to building a strong reading culture in schools that involve collaboration with teachers and students. It was presented live on 11/13 but the replay will be available up to 6 months after.
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From the NC Live Team
The State Library of NC provides access to public library card holders to even more databases and digital resources through NC LIVE than what can be found on your NCEdCloud! Probably the top-used resource educators and librarians tap into from their public library card is the NC KIDS Digital Library which has proven to be such a needed & celebrated platform for children’s eBook and Audiobook options across our state! Those cards can also open access to helpful learning resources for educators like:
- 📑Praxis & text prep
- 📽️documentaries that can be streamed
- 💬language learning platforms
- 🤖 and even AI Literacy self-paced courses!
Students and their families can also benefit from:
- 📑 test prep for ACT, SAT, and AP Exams,
- 🎒 Learning Express practice materials for a variety of subject areas,
- 📝GALE and other writing databases,
- 🗞️plus modern publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
Interested in learning more about access to NC LIVE for K-12? Read more here or reach out to your local public library about student access & managing controls to access that’s already in place.
Also, check out these flyers that can be shared with educators, students, and families about the resources available to them with their public library card
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NC LIVE for Teachers Flyer
 NC Live for Students Flyer
NCEES
January 2026 NCEES Face-to-Face Training for New Administrators
The NCDPI NCEES Team is pleased to offer a second opportunity for new administrators to participate in face-to-face NCEES training sessions in their regions this January. These sessions are designed to support principals and assistant principals in strengthening their understanding and use of the evaluation system.
Session Title: NCEES: Teacher Evaluation Process and Practice for Principals & Assistant Principals
Presented by: NCDPI Regional Education Facilitators (REFs)
Session Description: In this interactive session, participants will explore key NCEES policies and best practices to enhance their leadership and evaluation processes. Topics include:
- Reviewing the teacher evaluation process
- Providing targeted feedback using rubric-based language
- Assigning evaluation plans and access rights
- Navigating the staff evaluation dashboard
- Running reports to track and complete evaluation steps
- Identifying and troubleshooting common pain points
Click on the link for your region to see more details and register.
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Upcoming NCEES Webinars
Click on the title below to register.
Navigating and Managing the New NCEES Professional Learning Interface
Description: This session is designed to support NCEES Professional Learning Office Administrators as they manage their local NCEES PD Office effectively. Participants will receive training on the new NCEES PD interface, gaining the skills needed to efficiently create, manage, and track professional learning opportunities.
Topics include:
- Creating and managing Learning Opportunities
- Managing course and session rosters
- Utilizing the Transfer Credit Manager system
- Completing and Archiving Learning Opportunities
- Exploring Professional Learning from the end-user perspective (course registration, transcript access, and more).
Join us for experience and practical strategies for optimizing professional development management within NCEES
Target Audience: NCEES PD Office Administrators
When: January 8, 2026; 9:00 am-11:00 am
Nurse/OT/PT/SLP Mid-Point Check In
Description: This session provides an overview of key NCEES features and reminders tailored for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists at the mid-point of the year. Participants will receive important updates, review relevant evaluation components, and learn where to access support resources within the system. The session is designed to ensure you stay informed, feel supported, and are prepared for the remainder of the evaluation cycle.
Target Audience: Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists
When: January 8, 2026: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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NCEES Quick Reports Update
New Quick Report
- *Comprehensive Plans not Assigned a Peer Observer - Shows all users who do not have a peer observer assigned for their Comprehensive plan.
Emails added to the following quick reports
- *Comprehensive Plans not Assigned a Peer Observer
- *Individuals belonging to more than one site within a district
- *Individuals who belong to sites in more than one district
- *Staff Assigned Plans Start Status (current year)
- *Users with more than one active evaluation plan (current year)
To access quick reports, NCEES Site and District Administrators navigate to NCEES > Click the Reporting Tab on the far right > Select the module you wish to run the report on, select Quick Report > Select the report you wish to run
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Please verify your PSU’s Leads for NCEd Connect products
Hi NCEES Admins,
We need your help to ensure our contact information for NCEdConnect products is up-to-date.
Please visit the Support and Maintenance Site and check your PSU's contact details. From there, you can access the contact list for NCSIS, SchoolNet, and NCEES to see the leads for each area.
If any updates are needed, please email: ncedconnect@dpi.nc.gov.
Thank you for your assistance in keeping our contact list current.
Sincerely,
The NCEES Team
ISTE+ASCD and CoSN ANNOUNCEMENTS
ISTE+ASCD Student Management Topic Guide
The ISTE+ASCD Topic Guide offers educators a curated collection of resources designed to strengthen student engagement across learning environments. In addition, the latest issue of Educational Leadership features timely articles and strategies for rethinking assessment in an era shaped by artificial intelligence.
Student Management Topic Guide
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Educational Leadership — “A New Era for Assessment”
The November 2025 issue of Educational Leadership from ASCD explores how assessment is evolving in today’s classrooms. Articles examine new approaches to measuring learning, balancing accountability with growth, and rethinking what grades truly mean.
Read more at ascd.org/el.
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Upcoming CETL Course Opportunity
When: December 12–13, 2025
Where: Drury Inn, Burlington
Join us for a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) Course designed to help participants prepare for the CETL exam. This professional learning opportunity supports digital education leaders in strengthening their knowledge and leadership practices across the Framework of Essential Skills of the K–12 CTO.
The NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will cover the cost of the course. Participants’ PSUs (or the individual) are responsible for travel expenses and the CETL exam fee of $489.
CYBERSECURITY
From Risk to Readiness: Cyber Skills for K-12 Students
- VPNs are a standard means to securely access protected information from a public and/or distant network; however, there are additional methods to perform similar remote access actions. Join us in welcoming special guest Chris Lovett from MCNC to dive deeper into alternative means for secure remote access.
NCTIES NEWS
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Registration is now OPEN for NCTIES 26 "Totally Ties"
Registration for #NCTIES26 is officially OPEN!
Get ready to throw it back to the ‘90s with our “Totally TIES” conference—where innovation meets nostalgia!
March 4–6, 2026
Raleigh Convention Center
Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate with educators from across North Carolina.
Register now: bit.ly/NCTIES26Reg
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NCTIES Welcomes Sean Astin as Our Keynote Speaker!
NCTIES is proud to announce our featured speakers for the March Conference. Keynote Speaker: Sean Astin.
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Pre-Conference Speakers, including a few of our own!
North Carolina’s Own
Marsha Sirkin, The Science House
- Saved by the Shift: Totally Science Standards
- Day/Time: Wednesday, 9 AM - 4 PM
- Price: $100
Randy Seldomridge, Caldwell County Schools
Michell McNeil, Johnston County Schools
- Step by Step: Designing Totally Rad Learning Experiences
- Day/Time: Wednesday, 9 AM - 4 PM
- Price: $100
Dr. Catlin Tucker, catlintucker.com
- MTSS: Elevating Tier 1 Instruction
- Day/Time: Wednesday, 9 AM - 12 PM
- Price: $50
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- Differentiated Small Group Instruction with the Station Rotation Model
- Day/Time: Wednesday, 1 PM - 4 PM
- Price: $50
Also:
Jen Hall, Dee Lanier, and Ken Shelton
Check out the pre-conference sessions.
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Leadership Pre-Conference
Leadership pre-conference with Joe Sanfilippo—open for aspiring administrators, instructional leaders, and current administrators at the school and district level.
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