National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians

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

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

Time to Renew!

Time to Renew!

Hello Certificate Holders, We wanted to send out a friendly reminder that our membership year ends on 6/30/2024. Our current membership year runs from July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024. If you are on autopayment, your credit card will be charged on 6/30/2024. Please update...

read more
June FREE Professional Development Opportunities

June FREE Professional Development Opportunities

June 18, 2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Navigating Support for d/Deaf Students: Insights and Strategies for the ARD/IEP Committee Dr. J. Lindsey Kennon As we have progressed toward inclusive education for diverse learners, it is essential for IEP committee to equip...

read more
NCED Board of Directors

NCED Board of Directors

It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you our newest NCED Directors, Jennifer Vasquez and Donald Fontenot. Jennifer brings to the NCED Board over 20 years of experience in the field of educational diagnostics. She began her career as an educational...

read more
Examination Test Sites

10/01/2024  Baton Rouge, LA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge

1:00 PM- 4:00 PM

4914 Constitution Ave. 

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

 

02/22/2025   Irving, Texas

Irving Convention Center

2:00 PM – 5:00  PM

500 W Las Colinas Blvd.

Irving, TX 75039

Apparel and Gifts

Board of Directors

Michelle Norwood, M.Ed.

President

Cynthia Simpson, Ph.D.

Past President

Georgene Moon, M.Ed.

Treasurer

Jennifer Vasquez, M.Ed.

Secretary/Publicity Chair

Kellie East, M.A.T.

Vice President/Exam Chair

Danielle M. Frith, Ph.D.

Exam Assist

Donald Fontenot, M.Ed.

Director at Large

Becky Dieckmann, M.Ed.

Certificate Holder Chair

Summer Koltonski, Ph.D.

Professional Growth Chair