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

Board of Directors Application

The end of this fiscal year is quickly approaching and two (2) NCED Board of Directors members will be rotating off at the end of June. We will be seeking new Directors to fill a three-year term which will begin July 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2029. Directors must be...

read more
Lunch & Learn Sessions Scheduled

Lunch & Learn Sessions Scheduled

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...

read more

New Board Updates

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...

read more
Examination Test Sites

10/18/2025  Morristown, NJ

Location: TBD

REGISTRATION CLOSED

 

10/27/2025 Baton Rouge, LA

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge

4914 Constitution Ave. 

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

REGISTRATION CLOSED

1/10/2026  Morristown, NJ

Location: TBD

 

01/17/2026, Houston Area, Texas

Holiday Inn Spring- The Woodlands 

24888 I-45N

Spring, Texas 77386

 

4/1/2026  Round Rock, Texas 

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions

3001 Kalahari Boulevard

Round Rock, Texas 78665

Apparel and Gifts

Board of Directors

Becky Dieckmann, M.Ed.

President

Georgene Moon, M.Ed.

Past President

Donald Fontenot, M.Ed.

Treasurer

Jennifer Vasquez, M.Ed.

Secretary/Publicity Chair

Michelle Boughton, M.Ed.

Vice President/Exam Chair

Danielle M. Frith, Ph.D.

Professional Growth Chair

Suzanne Breaux, M.Ed.

Director at Large

Barbara Rust, M.Ed.

Certificate Holder Chair

Cynthia Simpson, Ph.D.

NCED Advisor