The Successful Club Series Toastmasters Educational Program Jenny Au, DTM

Communication and leadership development TI Educational Program is to develop Communication & Leadership skills Both Communication & Leadership tracks are not mutually exclusive; you can do both at the same time You progress along each track by working through a series of manuals

Leadership Track Communications Track

Communications Track New members begin with the Competent Communication (CC) manual 10 Speech Projects (basic skills to present effective speeches) You will receive a CC certificate and 2 Advanced Communication (AC) Series manuals free of charge if this is your 1st CC achievement Progress to Advanced Communication Series

15 Advanced SERIES Manuals The Entertaining Speaker Speaking to Inform Public Relations Facilitation Discussion Specialty Speeches Speeches by Management The Professional Speaker Technical Presentations Persuasive Speaking Interpretive Reading Communication on Video Interpersonal Communication Special Occasion Speeches Storytelling Humorously Speaking

Advanced Communication Bronze (ACB) Eligibility Achieved CC Award Completed 2 Advanced Manuals Advanced Communication Silver (ACS) Eligibility Achieved ACB Award Completed 2 more Adv Manuals 2 presentations from: The Better Speaker Series and/or The Successful Club Series Advanced Communication Gold (ACG) Eligibility Achieved ACS Award Completed 2 more Advanced Manuals 2 presentations from: Success/Leadership Series, Success/Communication Series or a Youth Leadership Coached a new member with 1st three speech projects

Leadership Track The Competent Leader (CL) Core of the leadership track 10 Leadership projects Develops basic skills leaders need Recognition; move on to Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) & Advanced Leader (ALS)

Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) Eligibility Achieved CL Award Achieve CC Award 6 months as a Club Officer - Participated in Club Success Plan - Participated in Club Officer Training 2 presentations from The Successful Club Series Advanced Leader Silver (ALS) Eligibility Achieved ALB Award Served as a District Officer Completed High Performance Leadership (5 Parts) (F/B given by Guidance Committee) Club Sponsor, Mentor or Coach

Distinguished Toastmaster is the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award requirements: Achieved Advanced Communicator Gold award Achieved Advanced Leader Silver award Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest recognition a member may receive!

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL Revitalized Education Program snapshot view

Toastmasters Education Program (1924 – Present) 1942 – Basic Training manual was introduced 1980s – Advanced Communication & Leadership manuals 2006 – Competent Leader manual 2010 – Strategic Plan

Program Plan Analyze (August 2010 – December 2012) Design (January 2013 – August 2013) Develop (September 2013 – January 2015) Implement (February 2015 – July 2015) Evaluate (July and forward) There is much more work to be done—the next few slides will define the program plan. This slide describes the ADDIE model, which is an acronym for : Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate. This is the model we are following throughout the revitalization process. The ADDIE model is one of the most important ones that is used by instructional designers and trainers. By using the five-process steps of ADDIE, we are able to determine the most effective and efficient way to develop a top-quality education program. The Analyze and Design phases of this process are completed, and the program is now in the Development phase.

Development STAGE (September 2013 – January 2015) Educational Roadmap Guiding Principles Experiential Learning Self-paced Program Peer Feedback Mentoring As we were building the foundation of the program, we considered our guiding principles to ensure that we weren’t altering what works in the club environment. This also ensures that our culture is preserved. These remain the four guiding principles of the Toastmasters education program: Experiential Learning Self-paced Program Peer Feedback Mentoring

Education Program Track Level 1 Prescribed projects Level 2 Elected projects Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Public Speaking Leading Strategically The tailored learning paths are the result of the emphasis on the five core competencies and four guiding principles of the education program. Learning paths will help members customize their learning to meet their personal and professional goals. This is an example of a learning path that incorporates “Leading Strategically” and “Public Speaking.”

Tailored Path Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Public Speaking Leading Strategically This is an example of one way a member could progress through the education program track.

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