GettingStarted

Go to [] and enter your NCS email address as the username and your assigned password as the password. Once logged in, you will see the home screen, like this:



Once logged in, you'll want to change your password by using the "Change Password" link at the bottom of the left column.

Then, you should update your profile by clicking on "My User Profile" under "Account Options" at the bottom of the left column. Be sure the information on this form is correct and also be sure that
 * New Activity Notification
 * Approval Status Changes
 * Upcoming Activities Reminder

...are all set to __**YES**__.

Also, set "__**# days prior to ActivityStart Date**__" to 3 or less. This is the number of days before an activity that you will get an email reminder. You can change it to any number you want, 3 is just a suggestion.

When prompted, select the blue "__**Return to Main**__" button to return to the home screen.

Now it's time to enter your professional development goals for the coming year. These should include (at a minimum) your PDP (formerly PIP) goals. YOU WILL BE CREATING YOUR PDP IN A SEPARATE STEP. For now, refer to your printed PIP from last year.

Click "My Personal Goals" in the left margin (orange bar). Then press "Add New" and enter each goal as applicable.



Note: Personal Goals CANNOT be DELETED, they can only be EDITED or made INACTIVE.

When finished, press SAVE then RETURN TO MAIN.

Now, we will set up your actual PDP (formerly PIP) - click here: Your PDP. (We will return to this spot after completing that task.)

=Welcome back! For most of the rest of this course, you will be working independently, at your own pace. You will be using printed material, online documents, and videos to learn how the system works. Our goal is for you to leave today thoroughly familiar with the system but also with the knowledge needed to explore and learn on your own when appropriate.=

__**User Manual**__: This file is identical to the My Learning Plan online "help" guide. It can be printed for later reference.

__**Videos**__:

End-User Tutorial [26 minutes] (Blip.TV):

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Understanding Daily Email Notifications [35 minutes] (Blip.TV):

media type="custom" key="4255139" Alternate server #1 (MyLearningPlan.com): [|Understanding Daily Email Notifications] Alternate server #2 (NCS) : My Computer > DistrictData$ (\\DC2) > All Staff > My Learning Plan > Understanding_Daily_Email_Notifications_Webinar.wmv //(only accessible while in school)//