School Business Services Deadlines*

April 1st Deadlines:

The following school calendar information must be entered in the SIS by April 1, even if your school is exempt from start/end date requirements. The information will be pulled directly from the SIS on April 2—there’s no need to submit it separately.

• 2026-2027 Instructional Start and End Dates (Required)                                                                Please enter your school's instructional start and end dates for the 2026-27 school year into the SIS by April 1. All NC public schools, regardless of type, must provide a minimum of 185 days or 1,025 hours of instruction covering at least nine calendar months. Most PSUs are required to comply with calendar start/end date requirements. Unless the PSU is in an exempt category (SASA, p. 54) or has received an approved calendar waiver for the 2026-27 school year, the start date should be no earlier than August 24, 2026, and the end date should be no later than June 11, 2027. https://kb.infinitecampus.com/help/day-setup 
• 2026-2027 School Month Setup (PMR Reporting Intervals) (Required)                                        Please enter your school’s PMR Reporting intervals into the SIS by April 1. School Months 1 and 2 must be exactly 20 instructional days each. The remaining intervals (School Months 3-9) should be between 16 and 26 days each. https://kb.infinitecampus.com/help/school-months-north-carolina
• 2026-27 Start and Release End Times (Required)                                                                          Please enter your school’s start and endrelease time into the SIS by April 1. “Start time” is the time of day when academic classes begin for the majority of students enrolled in the school, and “release end time” is the time of day when academic classes end for the majority of students enrolled in the school. This information is pulled directly from the SIS.

Updated 26-27 Master Course Code List*

The “SY 26.27 Master Course Code List 03.05.26 V3” list has been posted and includes the following updates:

• Disabled CTE Course Codes: TL392X0, TL395X0 (not disabled in NCSIS-IC - timeline TBD)
• Added NEW CTE Course Codes: CA102Y0, CA212Y0, CD102Y0, CS202Y0 to list and to NCSIS-IC
• CTE Course Name Changes for 26-27: BN012X0, BN015X0, BN022X0, BN025X0, BN032X0, BN035X0, BN042X0, BN045X0, CN562X0, CN565X0,  CN572X0, CN575X0, CN582X0, CN585X0, CN592X0, CN595X0, HS142X0, HS145X0, HS152X0, HS155X0, HS162X0, HS165X0, HS172X0, HS175X0, MN052X0, MN055X0, MN062X0, MN065X0, MN072X0, MN075X0, MN082X0, MN085X0
• CTE Cosmetology 26-27 course names revert back to 25-26 name: IL092X0, IL09250, IL102X0, and IL105X0
• Corrected incorrect CTE Course Codes Names on the Full Courses Tab that were correct on the Name Changes tab for the following codes, please verify your code names are correct in 26-27 if you've updated any in that SY: BW035X0, BW045X0, BW145X0, BW155X0, BW205X0, BW325X0, BW355X0, BW365X0, BW385X0, BW405X0, BW425X0, BW475X0, BX255X0, BX265X0, BX275X0, BX555X0, BY102Y0, BY112Y0, BY122Y0, BY132Y0, BZ002X0, CA102X0, CA105X0, CA212X0, CN562X0, CN565X0, CN572X0, CN575X0, CN582X0, CN585X0, CN592X0, CN595X0, HS142X0, HS145X0, HS152X0, HS155X0, HS162X0, HS165X0, HS172X0, HS175X0, MN052X0, MN055X0, MN062X0, MN065X0, MN072X0, MN075X0, WI012X0, WI015X0, WI022X0, WI025X0, WI032X0, WI035X0, WI042X0, WI045X0, WI052X0, WI055X0, WI062X0, WI065X0, WI072X0, WI075X0, WI082X0, WI085X0, WI092X0, WI095X0, WI102X0, WI105X0, WI112X0, WI115X0, WI122X0, WI125X0, WI132X0, WI135X0, WI142X0, WI145X0

Links:

• https://go.ncdpi.gov/NCDPIallCM (for all Course Master Lists) 
• https://www.dpi.nc.gov/2026-2027-course-code-master-list

Reminder: NCDPI will update New State Course Code Names in NCSIS-IC (as seen on the Name Changes Tab) on July 1, 2026.

Upcoming Training Information*

Upcoming Training Sessions & Webinars:

Webinar Opportunities

• Wednesday, March 11 at 2 pm: NCSIS Summer Calendar Setup
• Tuesday, March 31, at 9 am: NCSIS Elementary Scheduling

Be sure to review the DTL Signature Events Calendar and Eventbrite for upcoming in-person and virtual regional meetings, webinars, and training sessions. These opportunities are designed to keep staff connected, informed, and supported throughout the school year.

• DTL Signature Events Calendar
• Eventbrite-NCSIS

*In the DTL Signature Events Calendar, use the arrows at the bottom of the screen to scroll to monthly event calendars, including upcoming NCSIS webinars!

FERPA Reminder

FERPA Reminder: Student Data Privacy

As a reminder, all PSUs must follow FERPA requirements when accessing and sharing student information.

Please ensure:

• Student data is accessed only by staff with a legitimate educational interest
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is not shared in emails, including student names with IDs, dates of birth, or other sensitive details
• Student data is shared securely and only with authorized individuals

Protecting student information is a shared responsibility. If you have questions about FERPA or student data access within NCSIS, please consult your local policies or contact your SIS PL Consultant.

Course Updates

• New versions of Course Master Lists for 25-26 and 26-27 have been posted
• NCSIS (Powered by Infinite Campus) > Master Course Codes Lists button
• Notes Tab lists all updates in orange
• Removed elective courses 10252X0 - ELA Local Elective and 10255X0 - ELA Local Elective Honors from the UNC Minimum Courses tab.
• Recommended practice for creating new 26-27 Course Master/Courses in the 26-27 calendar and keep set grading tasks from a 25-26 Course Master:
• Copy the 25-26 Course Master 
• See (https://kb.infinitecampus.com/help/copy-course-master)
• The steps included entering the new 26-27 state course code and selecting Grading Tasks/Grade Calc Options/etc. to include.
• Create a new course that is linked to that new course master for each calendar. 
• See (https://kb.infinitecampus.com/help/add-course)

Course Masters exist at the district level, not the calendar level. This means:

• Course Masters are shared across all years/calendars.
• Any change made to a Course Master (such as updating its catalog assignment or state course code) will apply retroactively and forward to every year that uses that Course Master number. 

For questions on crosswalking new 26-27 CTE course codes, please contact your PSU CTE lead for that list.

Pre-Registration Guidance for Transfer Students

PSUs may pre-register students into a future school year calendar (e.g., 2026–27), including students currently enrolled in another NC PSU.

Important reminders:

• DO NOT request or transfer student records before July 1. Requesting records prior to the active year switch may cause the request to be interpreted as a transfer rather than a pre-registration.
• Be mindful of local vs. state active year settings, especially when working with third-party vendor integrations.
• Local active year settings may impact PSUs downstream/third party data. It is recommended PSUs discuss this impact with all third party vendors prior to changing the active year.
• State active year controls state pulled downstream data (ie Amplify, NCEdCloud, SchoolNet etc) and will change on July 1.
• For more information on the impacted third party data see slides 47-49 in the following presentation:  https://go.ncdpi.gov/7dhqw 

PSUs should have a local process in place to ensure records are requested and transferred after July 1, once the active year has rolled forward.

CRDC Coordinators Brief

Verify CRDC Contacts in EDDIE

As we begin early preparation for the SY2025–26 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), which will be submitted in SY2026–27, NCDPI is verifying CRDC points of contact to support accurate and timely communication. 

Each PSU should review and update CRDC contact information in the EDDIE system. Please ensure that up to two CRDC Coordinators and one Student Information Coordinator are listed. 

Maintaining current entries ensures that guidance and collection updates reach the appropriate staff. As staff roles change, update CRDC contact information in EDDIE to maintain accurate outreach. 

Contact the SEA CRDC Coordinator with any questions at NC.OCR.CRDC@dpi.nc.gov

Charter School Corner

Important Notes for Charter Schools Using Third-Party Lottery Vendors

As charter schools prepare for the upcoming school year and utilize third-party vendors for their lottery and registration processes, please keep the following in mind:

• If your vendor collects student registration data, do not import household or census data directly into Infinite Campus. This can lead to data integrity issues. Importing data into Infinite Campus should only be done with direct assistance from Infinite Campus support or an Infinite Campus channel partner.
• Due to North Carolina’s Student UID system, students cannot be imported into Infinite Campus using external files.
• Instead, each student who has accepted a seat must be enrolled using the Student Locator Wizard within Infinite Campus to ensure proper identity matching and compliance.

Please feel free to reach out to your NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant with any questions.

Action Required: Calendar Roll-Forward Deadline—April 1

All calendars—including program calendars—must be rolled forward by April 1 for state reporting purposes. This step is required to prepare for the 2026–27 school year.

What is Calendar Roll-Forward? Calendar Roll-Forward is the process of copying data from one calendar into another to create the new school year’s database.

Key reminders:

• The 2026-27 school year must be created before rolling forward any calendars.
• The new year will not appear in the context until at least one calendar is rolled forward.

For step-by-step instructions, refer to the Infinite Campus Knowledge Base: School Year Setup | Infinite Campus.

For North Carolina-specific information (including rolling forward program calendars), please refer to this article: Create Future Calendars | NC Department of Public Instruction

Please plan accordingly to ensure your PSU is fully prepared for upcoming scheduling and end-of-year processes.

3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway Flag Timeline

NCDPI deployed the 3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway flag in NCSIS-IC for all Public School Units (PSUs) to support required state and legislative reporting under SBE policy GRAD-006 (Session Law 2023-134, House Bill 259).

Action is required by end of business day March 6, 2026:

• Apply the flag to currently enrolled students participating in the 3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway
• Apply the flag to students who graduated earlier in SY 25-26 and participated in the 3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway
• Ensure written documentation confirming student agreement is maintained prior to assigning the flag.

The flag will support accurate state reporting to the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA).

• Eligibility criteria and additional guidance is available here:https://ncdepartmentofpublicinstruction.knowledgeowl.com/home/three-year-accelerated-graduate

Thank you for your attention to this required data update.

Premium Product Training—Requests Reminder

Premium Product training is available for both Phase I and Phase II PSUs. If your PSU has not yet submitted a request, please do so as soon as possible.

Additional reminders:

• All Premium Product training must be completed by June 30, 2026.
• We encourage PSUs to request training even if you are not implementing the product immediately, as all recordings can be downloaded for future use.
• If your PSU has already completed a training, please ensure you download and save all training recordings for ongoing reference.

NCSIS Resources

PSUs 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—are 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

Ad Hoc Filter Sharing Community: Shared Google folder for Ad Hoc filters PSUs have created. Ad Hoc Community

• Naming Convention: Ad Hoc Name - PSU Name
• You’re welcome to include your email address within the document (optional).
• Permissions: You have editing access—please proceed with caution!
• PII: Do not upload any PII to the shared folder

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, going to the Phase I PSU’s tab, and scrolling 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.

Requesting Technical Support Points of Contact

Please review the information below on how to submit support tickets:

Contact Infinite Campus for assistance with:

NCSIS Application/Support Issues

Submit a case:  https://support.infinitecampus.com

Infinite Campus Enhancement Requests—Please use the link below to share the areas of the product your PSU would most like to see improved, suggest new functionality, and indicate whether you’d like to participate in future discussions.

Infinite Campus Enhancement Requests 

Contact DPI for assistance with:

• NCDPI Business Questions
• Duplicate Students
• Amplify/Missing Students

Submit a request: https://go.ncdpi.gov/help

For additional technical support contacts, please refer to the document below:

Requesting Help

• Requesting Help

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How to Subscribe to a NC DPI DTL Bulletin/Newsletter

Stay informed with the latest NCSIS news and information by visiting- http://ncsis.gov