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

Membership Renewal

Membership Renewal

It is time to RENEW your NCED membership for the 2023-2024 Year! Our membership year begins on July 1st so you can log in and pay your dues for 2023-2024 today. When paying your dues, we encourage you to check your profile and update your contact information. Here are...

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I take pleasure in announcing the following 2023-2024 NCED Board of Directors: • President: Cindy Simpson, Ph.D. • Vice President: Michelle Norwood, M.Ed. • Treasurer: Georgene Moon, M.Ed. • Secretary: Danielle M. Frith, M.A., ABD • Certificate Holder Chair: Becky...

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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