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

Fall 2024 FREE Professional Development Opportunities

Fall 2024 FREE Professional Development Opportunities

National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians   Fall 2024 FREE Professional Development Opportunities   Date:  October 23, 2024 Time:  12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST Title: FBA's & BIP's: Collaborating for Student Success Presenter: Dr. Lisa McClearly,...

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Condolences

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our founding members, Dr. Patricia Frawley. Dr. Frawley, along with all the founding members, gave her time and energy into developing the National Council for Educational Diagnosticians which has evolved...

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Book Signing Opportunity

Book Signing Opportunity

  NCED, the Dal-Metro TEDA Chapter and Learning Minds Diagnostics are excited to offer a FREE opportunity to meet with the authors of CSEP in an informal setting.  Our organizations will be hosting a book signing event on September 12, 2024, with Dr. Tammy...

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Examination Test Sites

 

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