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What is the Association for Learning Environments? Ø We are unique! Our principal purpose is improving the places where children learn. We embrace a diverse community of more than 4, 800 professionals with one single goal – building healthy, safe and resilient 21 st century learning environments. Ø The Association for Learning Environments believes that: Ø Ø 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. Ø Enhancing the Educational Experience

What can A 4 LE do for you? Ø Networking and establishing professional relationships with colleagues worldwide. Ø Share best practices with fellow members. Ø Participate in a variety of professional development opportunities. Ø Make your voice heard through communities, E-Groups and blogs. Ø Access our job board, members' directory and other resources vital to your professional growth. Ø Present at seminars, conferences and webinars. Contribute to the A 4 LE past presentation library. Ø 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, 800 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 **all memberships are based on the individual, corporations and school districts are not members, the individuals assigned are the members.

1900 1800 1700 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Membership Types 1804 Individual 954 948 783 285 29 5 49 Corporate Group SD Individual This graphic comes from the membership reports each month, please be sure to replace with the most current

Chapter Community Ø XXXX Chapter. Local people talking about Local challenges and opportunities Ø The Learning Space is Vitally Important! We are making generational decisions!! Our Learning Spaces Matter! Ø Schools First!!! Great, Safe, Exceptional Schools start with open dialog and deliberate planning!

Chapter Community Ø Events! Our Chapter is a community, and we want to get together and build relationships Ø Collaboration. Connect and collaborate with other decision makers, planners and experts. Ø Professional Development. Meetings, conferences, seminars and resources to make us all better at what we do, benefiting our schools and our communities

What does Your Chapter Do? Ø Support the mission of greater A 4 LE organization while focusing on local issues. Ø Share info through the annual conference, and support members to attend region and international conferences (scholarships).

What does Your Chapter Do? Ø LEsolutions Award Ø Lifetime Achievement Award Ø Schools. NEXT Student Design Competition

Regional Community Ø 7 Regions that were formed around geographic proximities. Ø The XXXXX Region includes chapters in XXXX Ø Each Region operates with a degree of autonomy, so there are differences. We learn from one another!

Current Membership by Region - 4857 Southwest, 484 At-Large, 8 Australasia, 940 Southern, 1009 Midwest Great Lakes, 472 Northeast, 354 Southeast, 571 Pacific Northwest, 1019 This graphic comes from the membership reports each month, please be sure to replace with the most current graphic. Midwest Great Lakes Northeast Pacific Northwest Southeast Southern Southwest At-Large

Regional Community- con’t Ø Regional Board is made up of President, President-Elect, Past President, Secretary/Treasurer and Governors/Presidents from each Chapter. Ø An A 4 LE staff person is assigned to be our Member Care Manager. Ø The Regional Board selects a Schools. Next and a Membership Chair. Ø Our Region organizes a conference each year, generally in Spring/early Summer.

Global Community Ø Governance by a 13 member Board of Directors Ø Professional staff that works closely with all Chapters Ø Learning. SCAPES Conference 2018 Ø Chicago, IL October 31 - November 4 Ø Awards Program Ø LEsolutions Awards Ø Leadership and Service Awards Ø Education Suite Ø Advanced Academy Ø Certification (ALEP) Ø Webinars Ø Schools. NEXT Ø Student design and planning process competition

Website: www. a 4 le. org Ø Ø REGIONS & CHAPTERS LEARNING STUDIO PROGRAMS & AWARDS Sign in/Create Account (you can create a customer account )

Headquarters Office Association for Learning Environments 11445 E. Via Linda, Ste 2 -440, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 P: +1 480. 391. 0840 W: www. a 4 le. org • Your Region / Chapter Member Care Manager: Enter the name, phone & email of your MCM on staff