that often extend well beyond the time frame of the study. Ted Finlayson-Schueler, founder of school
bus consultancy Safety Rules! in Syracuse, N.Y., said high points of the LED program for him have included opportunities to break into smaller groups and meet with national presenters brought in by NAPT, such as with Rich Ridgeway, the vice president of envi- ronmental affairs at Patagonia, in 2008. While LED has changed its focus in to creating transportation
recent years
metrics and evaluating local operations, Finlayson-Schueler added that this has pro- vided additional opportunities to work in even smaller groups, which has enhanced relationship-building and has given partici- pants an opportunity to learn how others do things in different parts of the country and in different-size operations. “Perhaps the most valuable aspect of
LED is the fact that you have an oppor- tunity to work together and bond with a smaller group of folks than you do as a
regular conference participant, especially if you are not an outgoing person,” he said. “A full-day program on Saturday and early-morning and late-afternoon meet- ings throughout the conference make for a more intense conference experience. “Te program has always provided ac-
cess to more in-depth content, frequently with
additional conference sessions
designed to build upon information avail- able at regular conference classes. Te new peer review component allows par- ticipants to provide a service to the host school district while utilizing their skills and experience to affect change.” Performing a peer review is professional
development of the highest quality, noted John Fahey, a consultant with Tyler Technologies, parent company of Versatrans. “Involving the LED participants in
the review of a real-life transportation program is a tremendous learning tool for any transportation professional. Not
In addition to LED, the trade show hall provides networking opportunities.
only does it help the district under study, but it is also of great benefit to those who are conducting the review,” said Fahey, a former assistant superintendent and transportation director for Buffalo (N.Y.) Public Schools. “It is an opportunity for the reviewers to network with peers and to share their own experience, skills and knowledge towards a solution.” Tis leads to an enhanced conference experience both on site and throughout
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