Become an Educational Diagnostician through Region 10’s Certification (CERT) Program
If you are an educator with a keen eye for detail, a passion for analyzing data and writing reports, and a strong commitment to advocating for students, a career as an educational diagnostician could be an ideal fit for you. Educational Diagnosticians are special educators who assess students suspected of disabilities, and write formal reports. They often are the spokesperson at IEP meetings and assist special and general educators to provide students with the appropriate education they deserve.
Special Education certification is required prior to acceptance in the Educational Diagnostician Program.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 cohort.
Deadline for Applicants:
All requirements must be completed and submitted by June 1st of the application year. If the cohort groups reach capacity prior to the deadline, the application window will close for the current year.
*It is recommended that you use a personal e-mail address for your application account.
*Please be professional when creating a password for your application.
**Since you are certified and applying for the Educational Diagnostician Program, choose “Educational Diagnostician” on the Certification Requested section of the application. Please do not choose Special Education or any other certification areas.**
Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation
If you were previously charged with a crime, you may have questions about your eligibility for a Texas educator certificate. A Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation is an evaluation of eligibility for a Texas educator certificate based on your self-reported criminal history. As a service to prospective candidates, TEA staff may perform an evaluation for a non-refundable fee of $50. The evaluation is voluntary and non-binding. Additional information can be found on the TEA website.
Submit the following:
- Nomination form from District Special Education Director or designee
(to download the form click the blue button above) - Notarized Criminal Affidavit
- Service Records documenting at least 3 years teaching experience
- Official bachelor's and master’s transcripts (minimum of 3.0 GPA on master's degree)
- Must have official transcripts for all degrees earned. (e-scripts are acceptable - must be e-mailed directly to amy.lambert@region10.org.) Copies of transcripts are not acceptable.
- Alternative certification coursework and hours (if applicable)
- Transcripts and service records will be used to determine eligibility for credit of pre-requisites (Intro to Exceptional Children, Methods and Strategies for Students with Disabilities, Human Growth and Development, Foundations of Reading) and regular coursework.
**Special Education Certification is Required for the Educational Diagnostician Program**
Region 10 ESC wants to help YOU advance and analyze student needs
as an educational diagnostician.
Submit documents to:
Amy Lambert, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 972-348-1490
Fax: 972-348-1491
amy.lambert@region10.org
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Mail documents to:
Region 10 ESC
Attn: R10 CERT - Educational Diagnostician Program
400 E Spring Valley Rd.
Richardson, TX 75081
Program Coordinator
Consultant
Administrative Assistant