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

Survey Request

Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Tammy Stephens, with Beyond the Score (BTS), has offered to provide training for our NCED active and retired certificate holders as part of our professional development outreach. To identify specific PD needs she has developed a short survey for us to complete....

Board Of Director Open Positions

Mar 12, 2024

To: NCED Certificate Holder Re: Board of Directors Open Positions The end of this fiscal year is quickly approaching and two 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...

Free Professional Development

Mar 7, 2024

Beyond the Score Webinar Offerings (2024) Recognizing the Warning Signs: Indicators for At-Risk Students With the increasing issues of violence in the schools, this session will highlight important indicators that can be used by school personnel to provide...