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

Seeking TPED Members

Sep 2, 2023

The NCED Board of Directors has formed an Exam Committee which is working to revise the current NCED examination. We are seeking individuals who have shown proficiency in multiple areas of competencies as determined by their State Board of Education and/or...

Welcoming our new Secretary: Danielle Frith

Jul 6, 2023

Danielle spent 14 years in the PK-12 public school sector, as a classroom teacher for five years and a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C) for nine years, prior to transitioning to higher education, where she is currently a full-time specialist professor...

Introducing our Professional Development Chair: Summer Koltonski

Jul 5, 2023

Dr. Summer Koltonski is an assistant professor of Education Studies at Stephen F. Austin State University where she teaches undergraduate courses on teaching exceptional children and graduate assessment courses. Summer earned her B.S. in Kinesiology and M.Ed. in...