The last change in the Educational Program was 2006. This is when they announced the Leadership Track as a separate program an introduced the Competent Leader Manual.
This current educational system will be in place for over 4 more years. All awards you have accomplished or will accomplish will be keep intact and always be recognized. Yes Four More Years! There will be a pathway to the next evolution in the Toastmasters Education Program.
It take four years to achieve a college education. So why not be a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
So what’s next evolution?
REP is the Revitalized Education Program being rolled out late 2016 and may take longer if needed to insure it is sound and complete. It will be phased in 10 Districts at a time. With 99 Districts worldwide it will take almost a year. Then you will have two more years to use the current educational tracks or move to the new path. It is your option and your decision! You control your path.
That sounds like such a long time. It’s not for a program of this magnitude. They will keep the integrity of all your records and interface the Revitalized Education Program it with all current systems. All awards you have accomplished will be keep intact and always be recognized.
The Revitalized Education Program is a powerful system to amplify your Toastmasters experience.
What makes it different? You get to choose. You will tailor your learning path. Flexibility centered on you as a member. It focuses on building your skills to make an impact on your real world needs. It will enhance your professional and personal life. Custom-made to fit your goals. You make the decision!
Then add the New Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that will provide interactive learning and will be accessible from your phone, tablet, laptop, or computer.
The nuts and bolts will be the five new learning areas.
Five Areas of Learning with 2 Tracks each called Path 1 and Path 2
The leaning areas are:
- Public Speaking + Interpersonal Communication
- Interpersonal Communication + Strategic Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication + Management
- Public Speaking + Management
- Public Speaking + Strategic Leadership
These areas of learning are based on the core competencies:
Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Leading and Management, Leading Strategically, and Building Confidence.
Each Track (Path) has 5 projects called Learning Levels. Level one and two are set projects. Level Three to Five will be electives.
Take a survey and pick your program path. You will pick one of the two available.
To complete the program you will need to complete one path in each leaning area.
The Revitalized Education Program will roll out in late 2016 and will be phased in over the next year. Unlike Obama Care Toastmaster will release the New Education program when it’s tested and works. The phased roll out will insure the complete success and will work for you.
The current Educational system will be in effect for two years after the last District is phased in, this means you have four years or more from July 1, 2015 to complete any and all levels you decide to compete.
There will be challenges. Some we know and some we don’t.
We will share as we have more definition and information about this exciting program.
Claude Hartman – DTM
District 19 Chief Ambassador