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

June FREE Professional Development Opportunities

June FREE Professional Development Opportunities

June FREE Professional Development Opportunities June 18, 2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Navigating Support for d/Deaf Students: Insights and Strategies for the ARD/IEP Committee Dr. J. Lindsey Kennon As we have progressed toward inclusive education for diverse learners, it...

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UPCOMING LUNCH & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES! 

UPCOMING LUNCH & LEARN OPPORTUNITIES! 

  This is a quick reminder of the upcoming Free May Professional Development Opportunity being offered to NCED members. We are also excited to announce a new June "Learn and Learn" presented by one of our own NCED Directors, Georgene Moon. See information and...

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Reminder: May FREE Professional Development Opportunities

Reminder: May FREE Professional Development Opportunities

May 16, 2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Norm-Referenced Test Interpretations: Ensuring Ecological Validity Dr. Edward Shultz Norm-referenced tests are a helpful tool in identifying learning disabilities. However, evaluators often rely too much on standard score...

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Examination Test Sites

10/01/2024  Baton Rouge, LA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge

1:00 PM- 4:00 PM

4914 Constitution Ave. 

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

 

02/22/2025   Irving, Texas

Irving Convention Center

2:00 PM – 5:00  PM

500 W Las Colinas Blvd.

Irving, TX 75039

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Board of Directors

Michelle Norwood, M.Ed.

President

Cynthia Simpson, Ph.D.

Past President

Georgene Moon, M.Ed.

Treasurer

Jennifer Vasquez, M.Ed.

Secretary/Publicity Chair

Kellie East, M.A.T.

Vice President/Exam Chair

Danielle M. Frith, Ph.D.

Exam Assist

Donald Fontenot, M.Ed.

Director at Large

Becky Dieckmann, M.Ed.

Certificate Holder Chair

Summer Koltonski, Ph.D.

Professional Growth Chair