Pathways - Toastmasters Education Program
What are you looking for? Select the corresponding hexagon to go to that section of the page.
What Is Pathways?
The Pathways learning experience is an interactive and flexible education program like no other. It was created to help you strengthen your communication and leadership skills as you grow toward personal and professional success—all while having fun with others in the process! Take this journey and partake in:
-
The opportunity to build more than 300 unique skillset competencies
-
11 specialized learning paths
-
Online content, affording you to learn anytime, anywhere
-
Real-world, transferable skills
Find out more below, or on Toastmasters International. Sign up for Pathways there too.
District 55 Training About Pathways
District 55 recorded training programs for both Pathways beginners and Base Camp Managers. Find out more about using Pathways to begin your speaking and leadership journey by watching Pathways 101 at any time that suits you! For Basecamp Managers, learn all the tips and tricks!
Pathways 101
The program offers:
-
Navigating Pathways
-
Getting started in Pathways
-
Pathways Tutorials and Resources
-
Completion and Submission of a Pathways Level Award
-
Providing Feedback and Badges
Pathways Training Video
Pathways Q & A Video
Base Camp Manager (BCM)
The program offers:
-
How to Address Level Completion Requests & Submit to TI
-
Pathways Education Recognition - print certificates, give badges
-
External Training - delivering speeches outside the home club
-
Member Progress - finding and viewing individual reports
-
Pathways Extras - badges, feedback and e-portfolio
Have questions on Pathways? Ask them in the Pathways Forum!
Getting Started With Pathways
Before You Start:
-
Pathways Navigator - all in one guide to getting started in Toastmasters and Pathways
-
Interactive Pathways Navigator - online and interactive version of the Navigator
Picking Your Path:
-
Pathways Paths and Project Catalog - compare paths with one page summaries & project descriptions to pick the right one for you
-
Path and Project Matrix - compare all the projects per path in a one page detailed chart
-
How to Pick a Path - video recorded on 3/30/19 by George Marshall
Navigating The Program:
-
Welcome to Toastmasters - a visual step by step guide to getting started in Pathways
-
Pathways Level Completion Checklist - use this checklist to keep you on track as you progress through your path
-
Pathways 101 Training Video - YouTube video great for new members and those who are new to Pathways. Includes Pathways overview, Base Camp navigation, launching projects, providing feedback, and more
Resources For Basecamp Managers
-
Base Camp Manager Tutorial and Guide - a guide for the base camp managers
-
Pathways Progress Tracker for VPEs (XLS) - help track where your members are in the Pathways program
Path To Distinguished Toastmaster
More Information
-
DTM Process - Shows you the requirements needed to get your DTM in a vertical process chart
-
DTM Quick Reference Chart (JPG) - an all in one easy reference graphic
Distinguished Toastmaster
Why stop at one path? Journey beyond being Proficient and receive the Distinguished Toastmaster award (DTM). This is the highest individual honor you can achieve in Pathways. Earn your DTM when you fulfill the following requirements:
-
Complete two learning paths.
-
Serve as a club officer for two six–month terms or one annual term, participate in the preparation of a Club Success Plan, and participate in a District-sponsored Club Officer Training.
-
Serve a complete one-year term as a District leader.
-
Serve successfully as a club mentor or coach.
-
Serve successfully as a club sponsor or conduct a Speechcraft or Youth Leadership program.
-
Complete the DTM project. (Members are required to create and implement a project of their own design, in which they demonstrate the skills and expertise they have gained.)