National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians

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

Why NCED?

Up to I million in professional liability coverage included with eligible NCED Professional Certificate Holder Fees
Optional enhanced coverage available for $35/year for qualifying paid part-time educational work
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

NCED’s Growing National Presence

The National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians (NCED) is proud to recognize Professional Certificate Holders who exemplify excellence in educational diagnostics. Earning the NCED credential reflects a commitment to the highest professional standards through demonstrated knowledge, successful completion of a rigorous national certification examination, and ongoing participation in continuing professional development.

Today, NCED Professional Certificate Holders are represented in 19 states, demonstrating the growing recognition and value of national certification throughout the profession. Each newly certified professional strengthens our national presence and reinforces our commitment to advancing excellence, promoting lifelong learning, and supporting high standards of practice for educational diagnosticians across the United States.

As our national network continues to expand, we look forward to welcoming Professional Certificate Holders from every state, further strengthening our nationwide community of certified educational diagnosticians and the profession we proudly serve.

News & Information

Update Email Address

Oct 28, 2022

Just a reminder that most of our communication is done via email. We received several returned emails in our last outreach. Please update your email in your member profile if it is no longer valid. Thank You!

Membership Directory

Oct 12, 2022

Just a reminder that our annual membership directory will be published soon. Please be sure your membership fees for this year ($55.00 due July 1, 2022) have been paid in full. Only those active and retired members with up to date accounts will be included in the...

Seeking Volunteers!

Sep 16, 2022

The NCED Board is currently in the process of assembling a committee tasked with revising the NCED Exam. We are seeking volunteers who would be interested in serving on this committee. If you would like additional information or to be considered for this committee...