WHAT'S NEW:
- Default Admission Status*
- 2025-2026 Good Cause Exemption (GCE) Data Collection*
- ECATS Virtual Office Hours Planned for April 9*
- 3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway Flag Reminder*
- April Digital Leaders Exchange (DLE)*
- NCBOLD 2026 Survey*
- Upcoming Training Information*
- Knowledge Owl*
- CRDC Coordinators Brief*
REMINDERS:
- Charter School Corner
- AIG Automated Transfer and Notification Update
- Entering School Start and End Times
- Teacher Tips
- School Business Services Deadlines
- Spring LCS Report Update
- Records Request Survey
- Action Required: Calendar Roll-Forward Deadline—April 1
- Premium Product Training Requests Reminder
- Master Scheduling Resources
- NCSIS Resources
- Requesting Technical Support Points of Contact
- Want to Stay in the Loop?
*indicates new or updated information
WHAT'S NEW:
Default Admission Status*
The admission status for a student is now automatically set to “Member - Standard Day Program (MST1)” upon enrollment in all PSUs.
It is important to review this field after enrollment and update it if needed, as admission status directly impacts funding. Please ensure the status accurately reflects each student’s situation.
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2025-2026 Good Cause Data Exemption (GCE) Data Collection*
The OEL and the NCSIS team are working with Infinite Campus to test the collection of Good Cause Exemption Data for the 25-26 school year. Good Cause Exemption Data Collection will occur as usual through the Accountability and Testing data collection process. PSUs will also need to enter the data into the Infinite Campus RtA Program to end the applicable students’ RtA program records by selecting one GCE exit status reason using the instructions under the “Good Cause Exemption” section in the Read to Achieve Program (RtA) | NC Department of Public Instruction article. By providing the data in both ways this year, NCDPI will be able to ensure data accuracy and ensure the data can be pulled from IC for reporting purposes in the 26-27 school year.
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ECATS Virtual Office Hours Planned for April 9*
Plan to join us for a joint virtual Office Hours session, “ECATS + NCSIS: Working Better Together,” for EC and NCSIS staff on April 9 at 11 a.m. This session covers best practices for NCSIS calendar setup, an overview of Teacher Day, guidance and best practices for use of the NCSIS OLR from a special education lens, and some validations to help align your PSU’s data for a successful start to the 2026-27 academic year in ECATS.
If you would like to enter a question in advance of the session, please submit it online at https://forms.gle/9b1BmJomurKPruh2A. Remember: Do not include any PII.
Join us via Webex on April 9, 11 a.m. https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=me5d8ae198d1359d0a40e67aa90d1bff6
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3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway Flag Reminder*
Reminder: 3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway Flag – Action Required by March 27
This is a reminder to complete the required data update for the 3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway flag.
NCDPI deployed the 3-Year Accelerated Graduation Pathway flag in NCSIS-IC to support required state and legislative reporting under SBE policy GRAD-006 (Session Law 2023-134, House Bill 259).
PSUs should ensure the following actions are completed:
- 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
Please complete this required update by Friday, March 27. Thank you for your attention to this required update.
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 April Digital Leaders Exchange (DLE)*
Our April DLE will be VIRTUAL—April 21st from 8:30am to 12pm. and
Join us for our April Digital Learning Exchange (DLE), which will be held virtually on April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
These sessions will offer valuable updates, resources, and opportunities to connect—all from the convenience of your workspace.
View the agenda and register here:
NCBOLD 2026 Survey*
NCBOLD 2026 will be coming your way again this summer! We would like your input on what sessions you would like to have presented. Please also take a few minutes to complete the NCBOLD survey so we ensure we bring you learning opportunities that meet your needs and wants. The link to the survey is available HERE or by going to go.ncdpi.gov/ncbold26survey.
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Upcoming Training Information*
Upcoming Training Sessions & Webinars:
Upcoming Training: End-of-Year (EOY) Resources and Support:
To support PSUs with End-of-Year (EOY) processes, the SIS Professional Learning team will be providing a series of recorded EOY training sessions that PSUs can view at their convenience.
Along with the recordings, a shared Q&A document will be available for PSUs to submit questions related to the EOY processes. The SIS PL team will review submitted questions and post responses so that all PSUs can view the questions and answers.
In addition, the SIS PL team will host EOY Office Hours to review commonly asked questions and provide additional clarification. PSUs will have the opportunity to attend these sessions and receive further guidance.
EOY recordings and related resources are expected to be available by mid-April. Additional details and links will be shared in upcoming NCSIS Weekly Bulletins.
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.
*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!
NCSIS Teacher Training Information:
Please use the link below to access teacher training resources for NCSIS. Additional details can also be found at ncsis.gov.
Infinite Campus Training Resources
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Wolfhope at erin.wolfhope@dpi.nc.gov with questions!
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CRDC Coordinators Brief*
Begin Local Data Collection Planning
As preparation continues for the SY2025–26 Civil Rights Data Collection, PSUs should begin identifying data elements that are not collected by NCDPI and must be tracked locally during the current school year.
The NC CRDC Canvas course includes a Collection by Entity document from the most recent submission cycle, which can be used as a starting point for local planning. This resource reflects prior requirements and may not include future updates.
PSUs should use current processes and available documentation to begin tracking applicable data and monitor future communications for updates as federal guidance becomes available.
Ensure CRDC contact information in EDDIE remains current to support ongoing communication.
Contact the SEA CRDC Coordinator with any questions at NC.OCR.CRDC@dpi.nc.gov
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REMINDERS:
Charter School Corner
Message from the Office of School Business Services at NCDPI:
Charter Schools are exempt from legislated requirements for school start and end dates. All schools of any type are required by law to enter the following school calendar information in the SIS by April 1. 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.
- 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.
- 2026-27 Start and Release Times (Required)
Please enter your school’s start and release 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 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.
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AIG Automated Transfer and Notification Update
The AIG transfer event and action feature in the Infinite Campus production instances is LIVE for PSUs. The NCDPI internal testing team has confirmed that the feature, which generates automated email notifications to the locally determined group of users when any student transfers into the PSU with a prior AIG record, is now functioning as intended. In addition to the email notifications, this functionality also provides more immediate access to a student’s AIG program record so that the district or charter school can determine how to support and serve the newly enrolled student.
Throughout the rollout of the new process, there have been a few updates to maximize the benefits of the functionality.
1. While each PSU has a Notifications group already set up, the PSU will need to add users to the group and ensure that the General Contact Reason box is checked for the work email address of the user on the Demographics tool.
 2. The functionality is now connected to calendar rights; thus limiting the access to student information to those who have rights in NCSIS.
3. Because the email notifications are not retroactive, the NCDPI team is working to develop a new Data Validation Report named (NC) AIG Transfers to generate a list of all students within a PSU who have prior Gifted Program history and do not have a current gifted record within the PSU. Running the (NC) AIG Transfers data validation report will replace the need to have lists distributed to each district. We will send an announcement when the report is live in production. At that time SIS Coordinators should ensure that the correct personnel have access to this data validation report.
For additional information, please review the “Events & Action” guidance document. The document contains screenshots and detailed instructions/notes about how the functionality works to support AIG Coordinators in finding AIG transfer students. If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Cyrus.
Entering School Start and End Times
PSUs should enter School Start Time and School End Time directly on the School Information page in the SIS.
Pathway: Landing Page → School & District Settings → Schools → School Information
On the School Detail screen:
- Scroll to School Start Time and School End Time
- Enter the time the school day begins and ends for students
- Click Save School in the upper left corner
 For reporting purposes, data is captured at the school level, not by individual calendar. If a school has multiple calendars, it should enter the earliest start time and the latest end time for the school as a whole.
*Please note that this process is temporary and may change for next school year. Additional guidance will be provided once the updated process is finalized.
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.
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Spring LCS Report Update
The Spring LCS report is being updated and is not ready for PSU review at this time. We will keep you informed and will send out a notification once the report is available for districts to begin reviewing and submitting.
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Records Request Survey
Action Needed: Records Request Process Form:
To ensure clarity and consistency across PSUs, please complete the form indicating how you would like other PSUs to request student records from your school(s).
Responses will be compiled into a statewide list and shared to help guide appropriate records request procedures and prevent miscommunication between districts.
Records Request Survey
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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.
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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.
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Master Scheduling Resources
As PSUs continue preparing for master scheduling, the following resources are available to support your work:
- On-demand Virtual Scheduling Series recordings
- YES, master scheduling recordings
- SIS PL Lunch & Learn sessions focused on scheduling
- Scheduling Office Hours with an Infinite Campus trainer
PSUs are encouraged to take advantage of these resources and schedule time with an Infinite Campus trainer.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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