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

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:...

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Examination DEADLINE

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.

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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...

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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

Apparel and Gifts

Board of Directors

Michelle Norwood, M.Ed.

President

Cynthia Simpson, Ph.D.

Past President

Georgene Moon, M.Ed.

Treasurer

Jennifer Vasquez, M.Ed.

Secretary/Publicity Chair

Kellie East, M.A.T.

Vice President/Exam Chair

Danielle M. Frith, Ph.D.

Exam Assist

Donald Fontenot, M.Ed.

Director at Large

Becky Dieckmann, M.Ed.

Certificate Holder Chair

Summer Koltonski, Ph.D.

Professional Growth Chair