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Six Tosa digital skills certifications are approved as stackable credentials on the Missouri DESE-Approved IRC, Stackable Credential, and TSA list, giving Missouri CTE programs a flexible, DESE-aligned pathway to validate career-ready digital skills. Approved certifications span two Business Education clusters: Digital Technology (Cluster #5) and Management and Entrepreneurship (Cluster #11).
View the Missouri DESE-Approved IRC List +A DESE-Approved IRC is a portable, recognized credential that validates an individual has successfully demonstrated skill competencies in a specific set of work-related tasks, single occupational area, or a cluster of related occupational areas. A Stackable Credential is a series of aligned, recognized credentials within an industry or sector — two qualifying stackable credentials equal one IRC for MSIP 6 accountability purposes.
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Missouri's IRC program serves a broad range of institution types, from middle school through postsecondary.
| Category | Missouri Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Public Schools | Grades 6–12 |
| Private Schools | Grades 6–12 |
| Technical / Career Centers | Tech schools with dual enrollment of high school students in Grades 9–12 |
| Adult Education | Eligible |
| Community Colleges | Eligible |
| Postsecondary Colleges | Eligible |
| Pathway Requirement | Earned IRCs and stackable credentials must be within the student's program of study (required for Class of 2029 under new system guidance) |
Pathway alignment note: The new IRC implementation plan requires that credentials be within students' programs of study. Schools should confirm that the enrolled student's program of study aligns with the relevant Business Education cluster before awarding stackable credential credit.
Missouri uses a Stackable Credential system. All 6 Tosa certifications are stackable credentials — two qualifying stackable credentials earned together count as one IRC for MSIP 6 accountability purposes (until the 2028–29 school year, after which the new system is fully in effect).
⚠ Important: If the pairing requirement is not met, the individual stackable credential code must be reported in MOSIS rather than the IRC code. Schools must ensure both credentials in the pair are earned and reported before claiming IRC credit in MSIP 6.
All 6 Tosa certifications are stackable credentials — two qualifying stackable credentials together count as one IRC for MSIP 6 accountability. The table shows each certification, its MOSIS reporting code, cluster, required proficiency level, and the required pairing to count as one IRC.
| Tosa Certification | MOSIS Code | Cluster / Pathway | Required Level & Min. Score | Required Pairing (to count as 1 IRC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Education — Cluster #5: Digital Technology (Section 4) | ||||
| Tosa JavaScript | S-TJAVA | Cluster #5 Digital Technology, Section 4 | Productive · min. 551 / 1,000 | + Tosa Web Developer OR + Tosa WordPress |
| Tosa Python | S-TPYTHON | Cluster #5 Digital Technology, Section 4 | Productive · min. 551 / 1,000 | + Tosa Web Developer OR + Tosa WordPress |
| Tosa Web Developer | S-TWEB | Cluster #5 Digital Technology, Section 4 | Productive · min. 551 / 1,000 | + Tosa JavaScript OR + Tosa Python |
| Tosa WordPress | S-TPRESS | Cluster #5 Digital Technology, Section 4 | Productive · min. 551 / 1,000 | + Tosa JavaScript OR + Tosa Python |
| Business Education — Cluster #11: Management and Entrepreneurship (Section 1) | ||||
| Tosa Certified User for Google Workspace | S-TGOOGLE | Cluster #11 Management & Entrepreneurship, Section 1 | Experienced · min. 551 at all 3 exams | Must pass Sheets, Docs & Slides + earn a Section 2 credential |
| Tosa Certified User for Microsoft Office | S-TMICRO | Cluster #11 Management & Entrepreneurship, Section 1 | Experienced · min. 551 at all 3 exams | Must pass Word, Excel & PowerPoint + earn a Section 2 credential |
About the required level & score: Tosa certifications are scored on a 1–1,000 scale. Missouri applies Tosa's standard cut scores.
In Missouri, IRC and stackable credential attainment count toward the MSIP 6 College and Career Readiness indicators in the Annual Performance Report (APR). Two qualifying stackable credentials in the same program area count as one IRC until the 2028–29 school year, after which the new system is fully in effect.
Some credentials may be eligible for ACE postsecondary credit review. LEAs must contact the American Council on Education (ACE) and the appropriate institution to determine costs and procedures for credit transcription.
| Reporting Element | Missouri Details |
|---|---|
| Reporting System | MOSIS (Missouri Student Information System) — DESE's official statewide data platform |
| Code Sets | IRC codes and Stackable Credential codes are available in the MOSIS Code Sets (Quick Links → Industry Recognized Credential Codes / Stackable Credential Codes) |
| Tosa MOSIS Codes | S-TJAVA (JavaScript); S-TPYTHON (Python); S-TWEB (Web Developer); S-TPRESS (WordPress); S-TGOOGLE (Desktop Google Workspace); S-TMICRO (Desktop Microsoft Office) |
| Reporting Logic | If pairing requirement is met → report as IRC. If pairing requirement is NOT met → report the individual stackable credential code. |
| Who Reports | District CTE coordinators and student data staff responsible for MOSIS submissions |
| Accountability Effect | IRC attainment (or two stackable = one IRC) counts toward MSIP 6 College and Career Readiness indicators in the district Annual Performance Report |
MOSIS Code Sets: DESE MOSIS Code Sets 2025–26
Missouri schools can fund Tosa certification exams through Perkins V federal CTE funds and local budgets.
| Funding Source | Missouri Details |
|---|---|
| Perkins V (Federal CTE Funding) | Federal CTE funds under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) may be used to fund IRC and stackable credential exam purchases and related CTE program costs. |
| Local District / CTE Budget | District CTE budgets and local program funds may be used to purchase certification exams and support campus-level implementation. |
For detailed guidance: Schools should contact their DESE regional CTE specialist or refer to the full DESE guidance document for Perkins funding eligibility, allowable uses, and MOSIS reporting requirements.
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