Pathways

Does your Club Need Help?

Here are your District 55 Pathways Committee Members.
While your support team is here to assist you, we ask that you use the self-serve instructional videos and review the resource documents below before contacting your rep.

Pathways Committee Members

Name	Division
Pete Delforge	F
Roshan D’Souza	G
Jeff Puckett	H
Harlan Blumenthal (Chair)	I
Edin Olano	J
Meena Thomas	K
Nailah Trought	L
Adrianne Brown	Pathways Area Director Liaison

For more information, please contact pathways@tmd55.org.

Recorded Training Sessions

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

Recorded Sessions:
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

Training Deck for BCMs - Link
Pathways BCM Training Video

Pathways 2nd Anniversary Party/Live Stream Training
February 12th, 2020 Recording

Recording Part 1 | Recording Part 2 | Recording Part 3

Pathways maintains Toastmasters' four guiding principles: experiential learning, self-paced learning, peer evaluation and mentoring. Each of the program's tailored learning paths have five levels of achievement, building progressively in complexity. Each path includes 14 projects, including a mix of required and elective projects. The highest level of achievement remains the DTM and you must complete two paths to meet the education requirement of achieving your DTM.

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Getting Started in Pathways

Before you start:

Pathways Navigator (PDF) - All in one guide to getting started in Toastmasters and Pathways
Interactive Pathways Navigator (Online) - Online and interactive version of the Navigator

Picking your path:

Pathways Paths and Project Catalog (PDF) - use this document to compare paths and pick the right one for you. It contains the paths and project matrix and a list of all of the projects in every path with summaries of all the projects
Pathways Format Comparison: Printed vs. Digital (PDF) - lists the pros and cons for each format
How to Pick a Path (Video) - recorded on 3/30/19 by George Marshall

Navigating the program:

Welcome to Toastmasters (PDF) - a visual step by step guide to getting started in Pathways
Pathways Level Completion Checklist (PDF) - 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 Base Camp Managers/Officers

Base Camp Manager Tutorial and Guide - a guide for the base camp managers
Pathways Progress Poster (XLS) - help track where your members are in the pathways program

Getting your Distinguished Toastmasters Award in Pathways:

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
Pathways DTM Award Application (PDF)

FAQ

What if I don't like the Path I chose? You can exchange your path within 90 days of purchase, ONLY IF you have not marked any projects as complete. To exchange your path, please contact the Supply Orders team by email at supplyorders@toastmasters.org, or by phone at +1720-439-5050 ext 406. Phone hours are from M-F from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm MT. For more information, please view the return policy.
What if I am a Dual Member (member of multiple clubs)? When on Toastmasters.org, you will need to select which club you would like your "home club" to be. This is the club you will join the interface for, when you select "Go To Basecamp". You can switch back and forth as often as you like, but keep in mind, your club's officers (especially the VPE) will not be able to see your records or approve any completion requests if you are not listed with the club in question as your "home club" at the time of reference (when the officer logs in).
- Make a plan with the VPEs of all of the clubs you are in, so they know which club should approve which requests and subsequently, enter these awards into TI for credit. This affects your club's DCP (Distinguished Club Program) Points, so please work with your VPEs so everyone has a clear understanding of expectations.
What about members who are visually impaired? The Toastmasters Pathways learning experience is open to all members, including those with disabilities. Accessible educational materials are available (in English) to members who are blind or rely on assistive technology, such as a screen reader.
- New members who are visually impaired can either take the Pathways Assessment online with a sighted guide, or pick a path of their choosing. Consult with your club's VP-Education if you need assistance in choosing your path. To request accessible Pathways materials, e-mail supplyorders@toastmasters.org and indicate the selected path. The reply will include an attached .zip file archive containing all of the resources needed for the selected path, in HTML and MS-Word files that are compatible with screen reader applications (e.g. JAWS).
- For more information, see https://www.toastmasters.org/pathwaysaccessiblematerials
I have feedback for TI, how do I let them know? You can submit feedback via the chat on the toastmasters website OR you can send an email to membership@toastmasters.org.

A more detailed FAQ is available on Toastmasters.org