Learn how to start your journey of personal and professional development through Pathways, Toastmasters’ education program!
Selecting your first Path – Updated!
Review the complete list of Paths and projects available in each Path with this catalog, built by members of District 57 Toastmasters
- Pathways Path and Projects Catalog (Version 5, December 14, 2021)
- Vanquishing the Pathways Blues – December 3, 2020
- Click the Pathways button below to see a video of the 12/3/20 presentation
- The Nitty Gritty of Pathways – February 4, 2021
How to submit evaluations into portfolio
- Legal Shortcuts in Pathways – April 1, 2021 Power Point Slides Here
- Back to the Future – Topic for June 3, 2021
Other Pathways information
- The Vice President of Pathways Role
- President, Vice President Education, Secretary duties
- How to get started in Pathways/Resources
Vice President of Pathways (VPP)
A Pathways Champion at Every Club. All of our members are active in Pathways. We don’t want anyone left behind. Our goal is to have 100% of our members comfortable using Pathways.
Many of you have been asking for training and we heard you. To help us reach this ambitious goal, we have retained last year’s new Club Officer Role: the Vice President of Pathways (VPP). That’s right, every club should have their very own VPP to help coach and mentor their members to be successful in Pathways.
Responsibilities:
- Onboard new and legacy club members
- Work with the VPE to track member progress
- Troubleshoot challenges
- Coach, guide and encourage members to complete their first level
- Training new VPP for next year
For more information about the VPP role, click to check out our FAQs.
How to get started
Login on to Toastmasters.org website with your personal ID. Click on your name in the burgundy banner (at the top of the page).
Review a screen-by-screen, click by click, guide that answers your most common Pathways questions.
Selecting your first Path
Review the complete list of Paths and projects available in each Path with this catalog, built by members of District 57 Toastmasters
- Pathways Path and Projects Catalog (Version 5, December 14, 2021)
How to Pick a Path: A PowerPoint guide to the differences between the paths, regarding Communications vs Leadership content.
- How to Pick a Path-9 (Last updated 2/1/2020)
Review a screen-by-screen, click by click, guide to selecting your first Path
- Guide to Path Selection (last updated September 2018)
Starting your first project and Ice Breaker
Review a screen-by-screen, click by click, guide to starting your first Project and Ice Breaker
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Guide to Starting your First Project and Ice Breaker (last updated September 2018)
Completing your first project and submitting awards
Review a screen-by-screen, click by click, guide to completing your first project and submitting awards
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Guide to Completing your First Level and Submitting Awards (last updated September 2018)
Recognition and Awards under Pathways
In Pathways, you are recognized for every achievement and milestone you and your club reach. Whether you choose to explore one path or several, every step you take will be supported and celebrated along the way.
- Discover all the awards and recognition available under Pathways at https://www.toastmasters.org/Education/Pathways/~/link.aspx?_id=DA0E9FA30AC847DBA790EE26059F51C7&_z=z
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:
- Completing two paths
- Serving as a club officer for 12 months and participating in a district-sponsored club officer training program.
- Serving as a club mentor or coach
- Serving as a club sponsor or conducting Speechcraft or a Youth Leadership Program
- Serving as a district officer for one year
- Completing DTM project
Club President, VP Education and Secretaries – your duties
For most clubs, the vice president education (VPE) will assume the role of Base Camp manager. The Base Camp manager helps facilitate your progress by verifying your education, approving requests and more. In the event that a VPE isn’t able to perform these duties, or if a club does not have a VPE, the Base Camp manager responsibilities will be fulfilled by the club president or club secretary. The central responsibilities of the Base Camp manager include:
- Approving speeches outside the club
- Verifying level completion
- Tracking member progress
- Verifying project completion for members using printed materials
For a how-to document for the tasks a base camp manager does see below:
Toastmaster International Resources
- Pathways on Toastmasters International Site
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Magazine Article, “The Possibilities of Pathways”
- Magazine Article, “The DCP Takes a Turn in Pathways”
- Where Will Pathways Take You? (Flyer PDF): Communicates the value of the new education program. Share it in your district, and help new and prospective members understand Pathways since the traditional education program is no longer available to them.
- Transform Your Talent (Flyer PDF): Helps human resources and talent development professionals understand how Pathways will benefit their company.
- Develop Your Leaders From Within (PDF): A brochure designed for promoting Toastmasters to businesses and organizations. The brochure includes information about Toastmasters, notable corporate clubs, testimonials and details on how to sponsor a club.
For more information and assistance at your club, please contact either:
- The Pathways chair is TBD, for more information lease contact Ed Cullen at Ed@d57tm.org for more information
