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Twenty-three Tosa digital skills certifications are approved on the Arkansas Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) Non-H2 List, giving Arkansas secondary CTE programs and Perkins-eligible institutions an ADE DCTE-aligned way to validate career-ready digital skills across Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, coding, design, and digital literacy.
View the Arkansas Non-H2 Credential List +"Every student in Arkansas should graduate from high school success-ready with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and habits to succeed on their chosen path, with options including enlistment in military service, enrollment in a postsecondary training or degree program, and employment in a career that provides a family-sustaining wage."
— Arkansas Department of Education, Career Readiness
Starting with the ninth-grade class of 2024–25, students can pursue flexible college and career readiness pathways that guide course selection and progress toward graduation. Completion of these success-ready pathways may qualify students for a Diploma with Merit or Distinction — subject to meeting the applicable credential requirements.
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Arkansas's CTE credential program serves students across a broad range of institution types under the Methods of Administration (MOA) program, which oversees schools receiving federal CTE funding.
| Category | Arkansas Eligibility |
|---|---|
| School Types | Secondary school districts and public charter schools; secondary technical centers; correctional facility educational programs; two-year colleges and postsecondary technical institutes receiving Perkins funding |
| Primary Grade Levels | Grades 9–12 (secondary CTE programs) |
| Pathway Requirement | Students must be enrolled in an eligible success-ready CTE pathway; pathway alignment should be confirmed with ADE DCTE |
Key note: Credential attainment counts toward accountability within the student's enrolled pathway. Schools should confirm pathway alignment for each credential through ADE DCTE's published pathway guides.
Arkansas uses a two-list system: H2 (High Demand / High Wage) and Non-H2. All Tosa certifications are on the Non-H2 list. Understanding this distinction is essential for schools planning credential programs and students pursuing a Diploma with Merit or Distinction.
| Feature | H2 List (High Demand / High Wage) | Non-H2 List — Tosa certifications appear here |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma with Merit or Distinction | ✓ Qualifies | ✗ Does not qualify |
| Perkins V performance indicators | ✓ Counts | ✗ Does not count |
| Approved for Perkins funding use | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Perkins funds may be used for exam costs |
| ESSA Readiness domain credit | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Tosa certifications | ✗ None currently | ✓ 23 Tosa certifications |
What this means for Tosa certifications: Students who earn a Tosa certification in Arkansas receive credit toward the ESSA Readiness domain, and schools may use Perkins V funds to cover exam costs. However, Tosa certifications do not currently count toward a Diploma with Merit or Distinction, nor toward Perkins performance indicators.
All 23 Tosa certifications below are approved on the Arkansas Non-H2 list. The table shows the required proficiency level and minimum score for each certification, grouped by product family.
| Tosa Certification | Required Level | Min. Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google Workspace | ||
| Tosa Google Docs | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Google Sheets | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Google Slides | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Certified User for Google Workspace | Experienced | min. 551 at all 3 exams |
| Microsoft Office | ||
| Tosa Microsoft Word | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Microsoft Excel | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Microsoft PowerPoint | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Microsoft Outlook | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Microsoft Excel VBA | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Microsoft 365 Collaborative Tools | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Certified User for Microsoft Office | Experienced | min. 551 at all 3 exams |
| Adobe Creative Suite | ||
| Tosa Adobe Illustrator | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Adobe InDesign | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Adobe Photoshop | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Adobe Premiere Pro | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Coding & Web Development | ||
| Tosa Python | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa JavaScript | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Web Developer | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Design, Technology & Business | ||
| Tosa for Autodesk AutoCAD | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa WordPress | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Tosa Salesforce | Productive | min. 551 / 1,000 |
| Digital Skills | ||
| Tosa DigComp (Digital Literacy) | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
| Tosa CyberCitizen | Basic | min. 351 / 1,000 |
About the required level & score: Tosa certifications are scored on a 1–1,000 scale. Arkansas applies Tosa's standard cut scores for each proficiency level.
Arkansas schools report student Industry Recognized Credentials primarily through the ESSA School Index and the state accountability system. Student attainment of credentials is evaluated under the "Readiness" domain, which measures school quality as part of the school performance rating.
The ESSA School Index produces a series of nested annual reports for each public school in Arkansas, all publicly available through My School Info. Credential attainment is included in the in-depth ESSA School Index report and the School Report Card.
| Reporting Element | Arkansas Details |
|---|---|
| Reporting System | ESSA School Index — Arkansas state accountability and school performance reporting system |
| Accountability Domain | "Readiness" domain within the ESSA School Index — measures student preparedness for postsecondary, military, or career |
| Report Types | Public School Ratings (At-a-Glance overview); ESSA School Index (in-depth federal accountability); School Report Card (multi-year state and federal data) |
| Published via | My School Info (public-facing Arkansas school accountability portal) |
| Who Reports | Campus and district CTE coordinators, in coordination with school reporting staff |
| Accountability Effect | Non-H2 IRCs count toward the Readiness domain of the ESSA School Index. They do not count toward Perkins performance indicators or Diploma with Merit or Distinction. |
ESSA School Index reporting: Arkansas Public School Accountability
Arkansas schools can fund Tosa certification exams through Perkins V federal CTE funds and local budgets. Non-H2 credentials, including all Tosa certifications, are approved for Perkins V funding use — meaning schools may use Perkins funds to pay for exam costs, even though these credentials do not count toward Perkins performance indicators.
| Funding Source | Arkansas Details |
|---|---|
| Perkins V (Federal CTE Funding) | Non-H2 credentials are approved for Perkins V funding use. Districts may use Perkins funds to purchase Tosa certification exams and support CTE program costs. Note: Non-H2 credentials do not count toward Perkins V performance indicators. |
| Local District Budget | District CTE budgets and local program funds may be used to purchase certification exams and support campus-level implementation. |
| Grant Opportunities | Additional funding may be available through ADE DCTE grant programs. Schools should monitor the Perkins and Accountability page for current grant opportunities. |
For detailed guidance: Schools should contact ADE DCTE directly or consult the Arkansas Methods of Administration document for guidance on Perkins funding eligibility, allowable uses, and credential reporting requirements.
Empower your students with ADE DCTE-approved, industry-valued digital credentials and strengthen your CTE program's Readiness domain outcomes across Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Coding, and more.
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