Pathways Learning Experience
The Pathways is the Toastmasters education program, creating the framework behind the speeches and leadership projects that members undertake within their clubs. Pathways is an exciting, flexible and interactive way to develop your skills and help others in your club develop theirs. Pathways helps you learn communication and leadership skills that you need to succeed.
In Pathways, you will engage with one of 11 Paths depending on your personal development goals. Within each Path, there are 5 Levels of recognition that scale from Mastering the Fundamentals to Demonstrating Expertise. Over the course of these 5 levels, you will complete a variety of projects, including electives which allow you to further customize your Path to your learning needs.
Find an overview of the Pathways Learning Experience and all 11 Paths on the Toastmasters website.
Pathways Training Resources
Want one-on-one or group training?
We have a District 31 Pathways Training team complete the Pathways Training Request Form to request training, and click on the blog below to learn more about training options:
New Pathways and Base Camp Training
There are new live Pathways training opportunities available to officers and club members. Jonathan Shapiro, member of Framingham-Natick Toastmaster, is completing his level 5 projects by taking on the role of District 31 Pathways Training Chair. In this role,...
Choosing a Path & making Pathways work for club members
Trevor Crippen explains how to choose between Paths by looking at the learning arc specific to each, as well as how to further tailor a Path to your needs with electives and open-ended projects.
View all required projects that are in the learning arc here.
Pathways Training for VPEs
Carly Cox covers Pathways from front to back for Vice Presidents of Education — including the basics, helping members get started, helping members progress, and supporting advanced members.
Understanding Pathways
Marketing Pathways
Pathways Evaluations
All Pathways evaluation resources are freely available for download! Be ready the next time you’re assigned as a Speech Evaluator.
Club Recognition
Clubs can earn recognition in the Distinguished Club Program (DCP) for members progressing in the Pathways curriculum.
The six DCP goals clubs can earn for member achievement in Pathways are:
- 4 individual members earn Level 1
- 2 individual members earn Level 2
- 2 more individual members earn Level 2
- 2 individual members earn Level 3
- 1 member earns Level 4, Level 5, or a DTM
- 1 member earns Level 4, Level 5, or a DTM
A big thank you to our Chief Ambassador Deb Siwik and Pathways Guide Coordinator Stefano McGhee for their work in rolling out the Pathways learning experience in District 31 prior to launch on May 15, 2018.