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
New PD Opportunities
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...
Board of Directors Application
The end of this fiscal year is quickly approaching and three (3) 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, 2025 and end June 30, 2028. Directors must be...
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...
Examination Test Sites
06/07/2025 Sulphur, LA
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
565 North Crocker St.
Sulphur, LA 70665
06/21/2025 Houston, TX
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