April 16, 2026
WHAT'S NEW:
- Online Registration (OLR) - Digital Learning Dashboard Pleat Fix*
- ECATS Virtual Office Hours - April 24, 2026*
- 2026-27 Course Code Updates*
- PSU Records Request List*
- Charter School Corner*
- KnowledgeOwl*
- April Digital Leaders Exchange (DLE)
- Save the Date - NCED Connect Symposium*
- NCBOLD 2026 Locations Announced!*
REMINDERS:
- Remove TK Grade Level from 2026-27 Calendars
- Errors in Section Data
- Spring Legislative Class Size (LCS) Now Available
- CRDC Coordinators Brief
- Teacher Tips
- Upcoming Training Information
- NCSIS Resources
- Requesting Technical Support Points of Contact
- Want to Stay in the Loop?
*indicates new or updated information
WHAT'S NEW:
Online Registration (OLR) - Digital Learning Dashboard Pleat Fix*
Question 3 of the Digital Learning Dashboard pleat (v2) is not mapped to the correct NCSIS field. Please follow these directions to fix this issue:
- Navigate to System Settings > Online Registration Setup > OLR Builder
- Select the configuration you want to update from the configuration dropdown.
- Click the arrow beside Student to expand the group.
- Click the arrow beside “NCDPI_Digital Lrning Dashbrd_v2” to expand the pleat.
- Click “60: DLD Question 3 Other—textarea"
- Scroll to the bottom. Ensure that the “Post to Campus Tab” field is set to “student.digitalequity”. If it isn’t, click the dropdown and select it.
- Ensure that “Post to Campus Field” is set to “No Home Device Access (Other)”. Again, if it isn't, just click the dropdown and select it.
- Click Save at the bottom and you are done. The pleat will post the information to the correct field going forward.
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ECATS Virtual Office Hours - April 24, 2026*
Plan to join us for a joint virtual Office Hours session, “ECATS + NCSIS: Working Better Together,” for EC and NCSIS staff on April 24 at 10 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 Online Registration (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 here.
Join us via Webex on April 24 at 10 a.m. at this link.
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2026-27 Course Code Updates*
A new version of the 26-27 SY Course Master List v4 has been posted.
- https://go.ncdpi.gov/NCDPIallCM
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https://www.dpi.nc.gov/2026-2027-course-code-master-list
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Computer Science Related Updates
- Due to a new graduation requirement for entering 9th grade students in Fall 2026 (GRAD-004).
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Credit Types: Computer Science credit types are now shown on the Full Course Codes tab
- More info to be announced for the new Computer Science credit type at a later date. This is currently in DPI testing phase in NCSIS-IC.
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Added Codes for 26-27: Computer Science New Course Codes 0A067X0, 0I028X0, 0I038X0
- 0A067X0 AP Computer Science A; 0I028X0 IB Computer Science SL; 0I038X0 IB Computer Science HL
- Department set to MISC (26-27)
- Added to UNC Minimum Courses tab (26-27)
- PSUs will need to add new Course Masters
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Disabled Codes for 26-27: Math Course Codes 2A027X0, 2I008X0, 2I018X0
- 2A027X0 AP Computer Science A; 2I008X0 IB Computer Science SL; 2I018X0 IB Computer Science HL
- Use to update/edit Historical Transcript records
- Use to enter Transfer student records for School Years 25-26 and previous
- Will be disabled in NCSIS-IC at a later date
- These courses will be Computer Science in 26-27 with New Course Codes (see next bullet)
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Math Code updates
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Disabled Math Course Code 20202X0 Introductory Mathematics
- Will be disabled in NCSIS-IC at a later date
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Name Changes for Math Course Codes: 20402X0 Locally Dev Alternate Math I; 20412X0 Locally Dev Alternate Math II
- Will be updated in NCSIS IC on July 1, 2026 (State Code/Name only)
- PSUs will need to update Course Master Local Names if not already updated in 26-27 SY courses and push to Course/Sections
- Courses are only in the FRC Math Exempt pathway
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Added New Math Course Code 20422X0 Locally Dev Alternate Math III
- PSUs will need to add new Course Master
- Course is only in the FRC Math Exempt pathway
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CTE Course Name update for CL105X0 Broadcast Journalism Honors
- “TV Studio Production Honors” in 26-27
- State Code Name in NCSIS will be updated on July 1, 2026
NOTE: Course Masters exist at the district level, not the calendar level. This means:
- Course Masters are shared across all years/calendars.
- Do Not change a current Course Master (such as updating its catalog assignment or state course code) as the change will apply retroactively to every year that uses that Course Master number.
- 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
- Create a new course that is linked to that new course master for each calendar.
For system questions, contact your NCSIS Professional Learning Regional Consultant.
For Math policy questions, contact Joe Reaper.
For Computer Science policy questions, contact Karen McPherson.
For CTE policy questions, please contact your local CTE district lead.
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PSU Records Request List*
Thank you for completing the PSU Records Request survey.
The directory for how to contact PSUs can be found here: https://go.ncdpi.gov/StateRecordsRequest
As a reminder, the information in the directory does not replace the Transfer Record process within NCSIS. Continue to request and release student records within the NCSIS to ensure student records are complete and data integrity is maintained.
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Charter School Corner*
Legislative Class Size Collection
NCDPI is aware of an issue causing the Legislative Class Size Collection to not return data for charter schools. A revised submission deadline for charter schools will be communicated once the issue has been resolved.
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 April Digital Leaders Exchange (DLE)
Our April DLE will be VIRTUAL—April 21st from 8:30am to 12pm.
These sessions will offer valuable updates, resources, and opportunities to connect—all from the convenience of your workspace.
View the agenda and register here:
Save the Date - NCED Connect Symposium*
We’re excited to announce our next 𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺—a premier statewide event designed to connect people, platforms, and possibilities across North Carolina’s education community.
📆 September 29 – October 1, 2026
📍Koury Convention Center | Greensboro, NC
The NCED Connect Symposium brings together digital teaching and learning leaders, technology directors, central office teams, instructional coaches, NCSIS data managers, district innovators, and more—for three days of powerful collaboration and forward-thinking sessions.
✨Connect with peers
💡Explore new ideas
🚀 Shape the future of education
📌 Mark your calendar and stay tuned—more details coming soon!
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 NCBOLD 2026 Locations Announced!*
We’re excited to kick off planning for 𝗡𝗖𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—and we’re coming to YOU!
This summer, we’ll host sessions across North Carolina, covering both the Western and Eastern regions:
West Week (July 21–23):
📍 Marion | Concord | Winston-Salem
East Week (July 28–30):
📍 Newport | Rocky Mount | Fayetteville
✨ Registration coming soon! Stay tuned for more details.
REMINDERS:
Remove TK Grade Level from 2026-27 Calendars
If the TK grade level exists in any 2026–27 calendars, including program calendars, it should be removed. Before removing the grade level, districts must update any students enrolled in TK within a 2026–27 calendar to the appropriate grade level. Any TK grade levels that are not removed will be mapped to the state grade level of KG.
Sequence numbers can be adjusted for the remaining grade levels, as long as they are consistent across all schools in the PSU.
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Errors in Section Data
Some PSUs currently have course sections in NCSIS with data issues, including missing term types, missing teacher assignments, or term types that do not align with the actual course dates.
For example, a course may be scheduled to run from January through June but is assigned a Semester 1/Fall term type.
At this time, the NCSIS course section validation report that will identify these issues is still under development. Until that report is fully available, PSUs can access a discrepancy report identifying these course section issues through PSU Test Coordinator access to the Accountability and Testing Collection Status Viewer and Secure Shell.
All corrections to data issues must be made directly in NCSIS. Updates should be completed no later than May 1, 2026, to ensure accurate and complete reporting.
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Spring Legislative Class Size (LCS) Now Available
The Spring Legislative Class Size (LCS) Report submission window opens April 1, 2026, and closes April 20, 2026.
Who: All LEAs, Charter Schools, Lab Schools, and the Regional Schools, regardless of class size exemption status. Even if a PSU/school is exempt, every PSU must submit the required reports for all schools to meet federal reporting requirements.
What’s new: Use the “Spring” snapshot to generate, review and submit reports. LCS reports will include all schools and appropriate grade levels in the PSU. Exempt schools and courses will be removed after submission and before compiling class size averages.
Required Reports:
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K-13 Class Size (Required; informational) Displays data for each class in each grade in each school, such as the lead teacher and number of students. This report may include college/university classes, NCVPS classes, and community/technical school courses.
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K-3 Class Size Average (Required; LCS Compliance) Average class size of standard ELA in each grade and school, K-3.
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Program Enhancement Teachers (Required; informational) Displays data for each program enhancement class and associated teacher(s) in the school (Arts disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and the visual arts; Physical education and health programs; World languages)
Resources:
School Attendance and Student Accounting Manual (SASA), Chapter 6
Legislative Class Size (LCS) | NC Department of Public Instruction
NC Legislative Class Size Collection | Infinite Campus
Note: To request a deletion of a Spring LCS snapshot, use the Snapshot Deletion Tool in NCSIS:
State Report Deletion Requests | NC Department of Public Instruction
Thank you for your timely submission of the LCS report. Please contact your Professional Learning Consultant with questions about reports in Infinite Campus, or Catherine Mau for policy-related 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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Upcoming Training Information
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.
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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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