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 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...
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...
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...
Examination Test Sites
10/18/2025 Morristown, NJ
Location: TBD
10/27/2025 Baton Rouge, LA
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge
4914 Constitution Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
01/17/2026, Houston Area, Texas
Holiday Inn Spring- The Woodlands
24888 I-45N
Spring, Texas 77386
4/1/2026 Round Rock, Texas
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
3001 Kalahari Boulevard
Round Rock, Texas 78665