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 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...
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...
Examination Test Sites
6/25/2026, Houston Area, Texas
Holiday Inn Spring- The Woodlands
24888 I-45N
Spring, Texas 77386
10/19/2026, Baton Rouge
L’Auberge Casino Hotel
777 L’Auberge Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
11/5/2026, Spring (Houston Area)
Holiday Inn Spring- The Woodlands
24888 I-45N
Spring, Texas 77386
5/4/2027, Round Rock (Austin Area)
Kalahari Hotel and Resort
3001 Kalahari Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665