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 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 is essential for IEP committee to equip...
NCED Board of Directors
It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you our newest NCED Directors, Jennifer Vasquez and Donald Fontenot. Jennifer brings to the NCED Board over 20 years of experience in the field of educational diagnostics. She began her career as an educational...
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...
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