National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians

The premier national credential for special education assessment professionals who hold high standards of practice

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Certification Requirements

Why NCED?

Enhances professional credibility and visibility
Represents highly qualified status as an assessment professional
Permits use of “NCED” after name in reports and correspondence
Allows inclusion and recognition in the online NCED Registry
Provides a vehicle for potential salary supplement in the future (per state/district regulations)
Assures parents/school officials of rigorous standards for practice
Offers structured opportunities for ongoing professional development
Connects the practitioner with current trends/issues in the field of assessment

News & Information

Lunch & Learn Sessions Scheduled

Nov 3, 2025

Lunch and Learn Sessions (12:30-1:30PM CST, 1:30-2:30PM EST) Wednesday, 11/19/2025 Title: Understanding and Conducting Dyslexia Evaluations Join Laurie Peterson, NCED and owner of Diagnostic Learning Services, for an in-depth discussion on best practices for...

New Board Updates

Aug 22, 2025

NCED Certificate Holders, Welcome back to school! I am sure most of you are already in the hustle and bustle of the new academic year. I wanted to take a moment to introduce your 2025-2026 Board of Directors and to share a quick update about professional growth, exams...

New PD Opportunities

Mar 11, 2025

PD Opportunities - Free for all NCED members Beyond the Score Spring 2025 offerings are now available for registration. C-SEP is once again offering free Beyond the Score webinars. For full information and to view the website, open the link to take you to the C-SEP...