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

Board of Directors Application

Feb 25, 2025

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

Sep 2, 2024

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!

Jun 28, 2024

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...