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!
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...
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...
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...
Examination Test Sites
07/27/2024 Houston Area, Texas
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Houston- Kingwood Parc- Airport
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
23320 US-59
Kingwood, TX 77339
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
2/27/2025 Irving, Texas
Irving Convention Center
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
500 W Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039