2. What is the Association for Learning Environments?
We are unique! Our principal purpose is improving the places where children learn. We embrace a diverse community of more than 4,500 professionals with one single goal – building healthy, safe and resilient 21st century learning environments.
The Association for Learning Environments believes that:
Facilities impact the learning, development and behavior of the facility user;
The planning process is essential for quality facilities;
Sharing and networking improves the planning process; and
There is a standard by which to measure.
Enhancing the Educational Experience

3. What can A4LE do for you?
Networking and establishing professional relationships with colleagues worldwide.
Share best practices with fellow members.
Participate in a variety of professional development opportunities.
Make your voice heard through LEconnect, E-Groups and blogs.
Access our job board, members' directory and other resources vital to your professional growth.
Present at seminars, conferences and webinars. Contribute articles to the Educational Facility Planner (EFP), our flagship publication.
Maintain real world competencies through accredited programs and international awards as well as the premier accreditation of the profession, Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP).

4. Over 4,500 Members in 4 Membership Categories
Corporate: tiered rates for companies/private corporations
Individual: Architects, Engineers, Planners, who are not Institutional category
Institutional: School District/ Gov. Agency. Primary members and associate members
Student: High School, University students

7. Chapter Community
This is for you add your thoughts and ideas on your chapter, list the officers if you have them, place upcoming events and special programs your chapter supports.

8. What does Your Chapter Do?
Support the mission of greater A4LE organization while focusing on [chapter/state] issues.
Share info through the annual conference, and support members to attend region and international conferences (scholarships).

9. What does Your Chapter Do?
Architectural Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
SchoolsNEXT Student Design Competition

10. Regional Community
8 Regions that were formed around geographic proximities.
The [insert region here] Region includes chapters in [insert chapters here].
Each Region operates with a degree of autonomy, so there are differences. We learn from one another!

12. Regional Community- con’t
Regional Board is made up of President, President-Elect, Past President, Secretary/Treasurer and Governors/ Presidents from each Chapter.
An A4LE staff person is assigned to be our Regional Director.
The Regional Board selects a SchoolsNext and a Membership Chair.
Our Region organizes a conference each year, generally in Spring/early Summer.
Architectural Design Awards program

13. Global Community Governance by a 13 member Board of Directors
Professional staff that works closely with all Chapters
LearningSCAPES Conference 2016
Philadelphia, PA
Awards Program
MacConnell Award for School Planning
Exhibition of School Planning & Architecture
Leadership and Service Awards
Education
Advanced Academy
Certification (ALEP)
Webinar
SchoolsNEXT
Student design and planning process competition

14. New Website: www.a4le.org
Website was updated in October 2014
FIND YOUR REGION OR CHAPTER?
Professional Development/Resources/Programs & Events: MENU
Log in: My Account

15. Association for Learning Environments
Headquarters Office
Association for Learning Environments
11445 E. Via Linda, Ste 2-440, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 P: W:
Your Regional / Chapter Director:
Donna Robinson