National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians

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

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Certification Requirements

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

It’s Time to Renew!

Jun 28, 2026

Hello Certificate Holders, We wanted to send out a friendly reminder that our membership year ends on 6/30/2026. The new membership year runs from July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027. If you are on autopayment, your credit card will be charged on 6/30/2026. Please...

Introducing the new 2026 – 2027 NCED Board

Apr 14, 2026

Meet your new 2026 - 2027 NCED Board (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) Cindy Simpson, President Donald Fontenot, Treasurer Jennifer Vasquez, Secretary Michelle Boughton, Exam Chair Danielle Frith, Professional Growth Chair Barbara Rust, Certificate Holder Chair Directors...

5-Year Professional Development Reminder Notice

Mar 23, 2026

Attention Certificate Holders who passed the NCED exam in one of the following years: 2011, 2016, 2021 Dear NCED Certificate Holder, We hope this correspondence finds you well. Five, ten, or even fifteen years have lapsed since you became an NCED member. As you should...