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Four Tosa Adobe certifications are approved on the North Carolina CTE Credentials list. Each certification serves as the Proof of Learning (POL) for its aligned Honors-level CTE course in the Arts, Entertainment, and Design cluster.
View Current NC CTE CMS +"The attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential ensures that students graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education."
— NC Department of Public Instruction, Student Technology Certifications
According to NCDPI, credentials help students validate their knowledge with an industry-recognized certification, stand out in a field of job applicants and start at a higher salary level, and save employers many hours of training time by signaling proven skills. Proof of Learning (POL): Each NC CTE course has an aligned POL — Tosa certifications serve as the credential-type POL for their aligned courses.
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NC CTE credentials are primarily attained by students in public high schools completing career concentrations.
| Category | North Carolina Eligibility |
|---|---|
| School Types | North Carolina public school districts and charter schools |
| Grade Levels | Grades 9–12, up to grade 13 for some CTE pathways |
| Reporting Entity | Public School Units (PSUs) and their CTE administrators |
| Course Requirement | Students must be enrolled in the aligned CTE Honors course (CD10, CD11, or CD14) as part of a career concentration |
North Carolina uses a 3-tier credential system. Tiers are assigned by NCDPI in partnership with the NC Department of Commerce's Labor and Economic Analysis Division (LEAD), based on academic rigor, employment value, and industry demand. Teachers receive per-student bonuses for Tier 2 and Tier 3 credentials.
| Tier | Teacher Bonus | Definition — North Carolina NCDPI CTE |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 — Foundational | None | Foundational certifications — starting point for earning stackable credentials. |
| Tier 2 — Springboard | $25 / student | Springboard or door-opener certifications — sometimes included in vacancy notices; provide an advantage when seeking employment. |
| Tier 3 — Advanced | $50 / student | Advanced certifications — often required for employment; leverage higher starting and long-term salaries. |
Tosa Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are Tier 2; Tosa Adobe Premiere Pro is Tier 3.
The four Tosa Adobe certifications below are approved as Proof of Learning (POL) for their aligned NC CTE Honors courses.
| Tosa Certification | Aligned NC CTE Course | Course Code | Cluster | Tier | Required Level | Min. Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Suite — Visual Design & Video Design | ||||||
| Tosa Adobe Photoshop | CD10 Adobe Visual Design I Honors | CD10 | Arts, Entertainment & Design | Tier 2 | Productive | ≥551 |
| Tosa Adobe Illustrator | CD10 Adobe Visual Design I Honors | CD10 | Arts, Entertainment & Design | Tier 2 | Productive | ≥551 |
| Tosa Adobe InDesign | CD11 Adobe Visual Design II Honors | CD11 | Arts, Entertainment & Design | Tier 2 | Productive | ≥551 |
| Tosa Adobe Premiere Pro | CD14 Adobe Video Design I Honors | CD14 | Arts, Entertainment & Design | Tier 3 | Productive | ≥551 |
About the minimum score: Tosa certifications are scored on a 1–1,000 scale. A minimum score of 551, corresponding to the Productive level, is required as the Proof of Learning for each course.
Credential attainment is tracked through the NCCTE Admin application using data from NCSIS. Results are uploaded from credentialing agencies or entered by PSU staff, then validated by the CTE administrator.
Attainment rates feed into college and career readiness metrics in the NC School Report Card.
| Element | North Carolina Details |
|---|---|
| Reporting System | NCCTE Admin application (NCDPI) |
| Data Source | North Carolina Student Information System (NCSIS) |
| Data Submission | Results uploaded from testing agencies (preferred) or entered manually by LEA/PSU CTE staff |
| Validation | CTE administrator or designee in each PSU validates using student artifacts |
| Annual Deadline | July 1 submission deadline for credential attainment data |
| Accountability Use | Credential rates calculate College and Career Readiness metrics in the NC School Report Card |
| Teacher Bonuses | Tosa Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign: $25/student (Tier 2). Tosa Premiere Pro: $50/student (Tier 3). |
Credentials & Reporting: dpi.nc.gov — Credentials and Reporting
NC CTE certification funding is primarily state-funded through the General Assembly, supplemented by Perkins V, NCBCE scholarships, and competitive grants.
| Source | North Carolina Details |
|---|---|
| State Appropriations (Primary) | NC General Assembly — allocated via PRC 0048 and PRC 0083. |
| Perkins V (Federal) | Federal CTE funds also support credential attainment initiatives. |
| NCBCE Scholarships | NC Business Committee for Education offers student scholarships for industry certification tests (ncbce.org/tech-credentials). |
| CTE Grade Expansion Program | Competitive grant (G.S. 115C-64.17) for expanding CTE in grades 6–7. Public school units and charter schools only. |
| Innovation Grant | G.S. 115C-64.16 — fosters career/college readiness innovation. Requires university/college + business partnership. |
NCBCE scholarships: ncbce.org/tech-credentials · Teacher bonus FAQ: dpi.nc.gov — CTE Teacher Bonus FAQ
Equip your students with Tier 2 and Tier 3 Adobe certifications that earn teacher bonuses, serve as official Proofs of Learning, and strengthen your school's College and Career Readiness metrics.
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