PATH stands for Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope. The PATH is a way to develop a person-centered plan through drawing and graphics. Sometimes, visual depictions help people participate in the process. Check out this video to see it in action.
PATHs are usually led by two people called facilitators. One person who runs the process of developing the PATH looks at the vision and asks the team questions. The other person creates a graphic record of what is being talked about. REMEMBER: the student should always be at the center of the discussion, and if possible, lead the discussion.
Some PATHs focus on long-term goals and include one-year, five-year, and ten-year goals so that you and your child can see the progress and develop action steps to meet the long-term goal.