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
New Board Updates
NCED Certificate Holders, Welcome back to school! I am sure most of you are already in the hustle and bustle of the new academic year. I wanted to take a moment to introduce your 2025-2026 Board of Directors and to share a quick update about professional growth, exams...
New PD Opportunities
PD Opportunities - Free for all NCED members Beyond the Score Spring 2025 offerings are now available for registration. C-SEP is once again offering free Beyond the Score webinars. For full information and to view the website, open the link to take you to the C-SEP...
Board of Directors Application
The end of this fiscal year is quickly approaching and three (3) 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 begin July 1, 2025 and end June 30, 2028. Directors must be...
Examination Test Sites
10/18/2025 Morristown, NJ
Location: TBD
REGISTRATION CLOSED
10/27/2025 Baton Rouge, LA
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge
4914 Constitution Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
REGISTRATION CLOSED
1/10/2026 Morristown, NJ
Location: TBD
01/17/2026, Houston Area, Texas
Holiday Inn Spring- The Woodlands
24888 I-45N
Spring, Texas 77386
4/1/2026 Round Rock, Texas
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
3001 Kalahari Boulevard
Round Rock, Texas 78665