National Certification for Educational Diagnosticians

The premier national credential for special education assessment professionals who hold high standards of practice

Why NCED?

Up to I million in professional liability coverage included with eligible NCED Professional Certificate Holder Fees
Optional enhanced coverage available for $35/year for qualifying paid part-time educational work
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

Online Professional Development Opportunity

Mar 19, 2024

Collaborating To Teach Skills for Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans Participants will learn how a Behavior Change Project was used to teach Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) knowledge and skills. We will learn about the components of the...

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...