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

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).

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

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.

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).

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

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!

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

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

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

Association for Learning Environments Headquarters Office Association for Learning Environments 11445 E. Via Linda, Ste 2-440, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 P: +1 480.391.0840 W: www.a4le.org Your Regional / Chapter Director: Donna Robinson donna@a4le.org