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Four Tosa digital skills certifications are listed on Colorado's 2026–27 List of Qualified Credentials (LoQC), giving Colorado CTE programs a CDE-aligned way to offer state-recognized, industry-valued digital credentials eligible for per-pupil incentive funding under Colorado's Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP) and successor Big Three IRC framework.
View the 2026–27 Colorado List of Qualified Credentials (Google Sheets) +"The Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP), or Career Development Success Program, provides financial incentives for school districts and charter schools that encourage high school students, grades 9–12, to complete: Tier 1: Qualified industry credential programs, pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships; Tier 2: Workplace training programs (internships); or Tier 3: Computer Science Advanced Placement (AP) courses."
— Colorado Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) maintains the List of Qualified Credentials (LoQC) — the official registry of industry-recognized credentials eligible for CDIP incentive funding. The LoQC is organized by CTE Career Cluster and industry area, and is published annually. Completing a credential on the LoQC qualifies students for Tier 1 per-pupil incentive funding, subject to available legislative appropriation. Note: Senate Bill 25-315 repealed the CDIP effective July 1, 2025, replacing it with the "Big Three" framework (College Credit, Industry-Recognized Credentials, Work-Based Learning). The 2026–27 LoQC remains the authoritative credential registry under the new framework.
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Colorado's CDIP / Big Three IRC incentive program targets high school students earning qualified industry credentials.
| Category | Colorado Eligibility |
|---|---|
| School Types | Colorado public school districts, charter schools, and BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) that participate in the CDIP / Big Three IRC reporting process. |
| Grade Levels | Grades 9–12. The CDIP incentive program targets high school students earning qualified industry credentials. |
The 4 Tosa certifications below are confirmed on the Colorado List of Qualified Credentials.
| Tosa Certification | Listed on CDE LoQC As | CTE Career Cluster / Industry | Min. Score | CO Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado List of Qualified Credentials | ||||
| Tosa Certified User for Google Workspace | Tosa Certified User for Google Workspace | Business, Marketing & Public Administration — Business Information Technology | Experienced User (≥ 551 / 1,000 at all 3 exams) | CDIP / Big Three IRC |
| Tosa Python | Tosa Python | STEM, Arts, Design & IT — Information Technology | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) | CDIP / Big Three IRC |
| Tosa JavaScript | Tosa JavaScript Certification | STEM, Arts, Design & IT — Engineering & Technology | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) | CDIP / Big Three IRC |
| Tosa Web Developer | Tosa Web Developer | STEM, Arts, Design & IT — Engineering & Technology | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) | CDIP / Big Three IRC |
About the scoring scale: Tosa certifications are scored on a 1–1,000 scale. Colorado applies Tosa's standard cut scores.
Under the CDIP and the successor Big Three IRC framework, Colorado school districts report completed credential programs to CDE through the Data Pipeline system. Credential attainment data informs per-pupil incentive grant distributions and contributes to postsecondary and workforce readiness reporting under Colorado's school accountability framework.
| Reporting Element | Colorado Details |
|---|---|
| Lead Agency | Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness. |
| Reporting System | CDE Data Pipeline. Districts, charter schools, and BOCES submit annual completion data for each qualifying student. Claims are validated by CDE before funding is distributed. |
| What Is Reported | Student completion of a qualified credential on the LoQC. Each program type (Tier 1 / 2 / 3) is reported separately. CDE publishes annual participation and funding data on the CDIP page. |
| Funding Cap | Per Colorado Revised Statute 22-54-138, no single district may receive funding for more than 10% of the total number of completed industry certificates reported statewide in a given year. |
| Credential Verification | Tosa provides score reports and digital certificates accessible through the Tosa platform. Districts use these to document student completion for claim submission. |
CDIP / Big Three IRC: CDE CDIP page · SB25-315 implementation: The Big Three
Colorado industry credential funding flows primarily through the CDIP / Big Three IRC per-pupil incentive grant (state), with Perkins V federal CTE funds and local district budgets available as additional sources.
| Funding Source | Colorado Details |
|---|---|
| CDIP / Big Three IRC — Per-Pupil Incentive Grant (State) | State-funded incentive of up to $1,000 per pupil completing a Tier 1 qualified program; 120% of the per-pupil amount for students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Distributed in tiered priority order, subject to legislative appropriation. Administered by CDE. |
| Perkins V – Basic Grant (Federal) | Federal CTE funding under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). May be used for Tosa certification exam purchases, curriculum, and related program costs. Administered through CDE. |
| Local District / BOCES Budget | District and BOCES CTE budgets may also be used to purchase certification exams. Vendor selection is a Local Education Agency (LEA) or BOCES decision. Contact Tosa/Isograd for volume or site license pricing. |
Perkins V information: CDE — Federal Programs
Empower your students with CDE-recognized, industry-valued digital credentials eligible for CDIP / Big Three IRC per-pupil incentive funding — 4 certifications covering Google Workspace productivity and programming / web development skills (Python, JavaScript, Web Developer), aligned to CTE pathways in Business Information Technology and STEM, Arts, Design & Information Technology.
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