National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians
The premier national credential for special education assessment professionals who hold high standards of practice
Why NCED?
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Up to I million in professional liability coverage included with eligible NCED Professional Certificate Holder Fees
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Optional enhanced coverage available for $35/year for qualifying paid part-time educational work
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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
NCED’s Growing National Presence
The National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians (NCED) is proud to recognize Professional Certificate Holders who exemplify excellence in educational diagnostics. Earning the NCED credential reflects a commitment to the highest professional standards through demonstrated knowledge, successful completion of a rigorous national certification examination, and ongoing participation in continuing professional development.
Today, NCED Professional Certificate Holders are represented in 19 states, demonstrating the growing recognition and value of national certification throughout the profession. Each newly certified professional strengthens our national presence and reinforces our commitment to advancing excellence, promoting lifelong learning, and supporting high standards of practice for educational diagnosticians across the United States.
As our national network continues to expand, we look forward to welcoming Professional Certificate Holders from every state, further strengthening our nationwide community of certified educational diagnosticians and the profession we proudly serve.
News & Information
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...
Dr. Edward Schultz: Free May Professional Development Opportunity
NCED Lunch and Learn for May 16, 2024 features one of our NCED Certificate Holders, Dr. Edward Schultz. Dr. Schultz is a full professor at Midwestern State University. He is responsible for training future special educators and educational diagnosticians. He...
REMINDER: FREE April Professional Development Opportunities
April 24, 2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Assistive Technology Assessment: Running Each Student’s Race Before Passing the Baton Imagine running a race in your mind before you ever even get to the track. What can we do to support students in their individual races toward...
Examination Test Sites
10/17/2026, Morristown, NJ
8:30 AM-11:30 AM
Morris County Public Library
30 E. Hanover Avenue
Whippany, New Jersey 07981
10/19/2026, Baton Rouge, LA
L’Auberge Casino Hotel
777 L’Auberge Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
11/5/2026, Spring (Houston Area), TX
9 AM- Noon
Holiday Inn Spring- The Woodlands
24888 I-45N
Spring, Texas 77386
5/4/2027, Round Rock (Austin Area), TX
9 AM – Noon
Kalahari Hotel and Resort
3001 Kalahari Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
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Board of Directors
Advisors
Becky Dieckmann, M.Ed.
Georgene Moon, M.Ed.
Ed Schultz, Ph.D.
Joe Sutton, PhD.


