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
Board Of Directors Nominations
Now is the time to apply for a position on the NCED Board!! We will be accepting applications through April 15, 2024. Email vicepresident@ncedonline.org to request an application or obtain further information. The requirements to serve on the Board are as follows:...
Examination DEADLINE
Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to have a COMPLETED application to sit for the March 23 NCED exam is on March 1. This deadline also applies to any TPED members participating in the test development process.
Dear Texas NCED Certificate Holder, We have some exciting news for our certificate holders living in Texas! The Board of the Texas Professional Educational Diagnosticians (TPED) association is offering our Texas NCED certificate holders the opportunity to become...
Examination Test Sites
02/22/2025 Irving, Texas
Irving Convention Center
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
500 W Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039