Mission & Vision

The Association for Learning Environments is a professional 501 (c)(3) non-profit association.
Our Core Purpose
To strengthen learning for all through better environments.
Mission
An interdisciplinary association of professionals working at the intersection
of learning and place to drive the evolution of learning environments.
Core Values
LEARNERS FIRST
achieved by recognizing students as the ultimate
beneficiaries of our work; demonstrated when planners,
designers, builders, and school systems think first about
the needs of students.
JUSTICE, EQUITY,
DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
achieved by deliberately and authentically engaging
all voices and perspectives; demonstrated when
everybody’s ideas, suggestions, and recommendations
are heard and valued.
INNOVATION
achieved through the exploration of opportunities at
the intersection of learning and place; demonstrated
when the value of place in learning is recognized and
our work strengthens learning for all through
exceptional environments.
COLLABORATION,
COLLEGIALITY, CONNECTION
achieved through the sharing of ideas, resources,
and values; demonstrated when our members
operate seamlessly across market sectors and
geographic boundaries.
RESPECT
achieved through recognition and acceptance of
ideas, thoughts, and perspectives that differ from your
own; demonstrated when a culture exists where new
ideas and perspectives are embraced and welcomed.
PLACE MATTERS
achieved through alignment of learning and place;
demonstrated when the value of place in learning is
recognized and our work strengthens learning for all
through better environments.
History
The Association for Learning Environments was first established in 1921 as the National Council on Schoolhouse Construction (NCSC) then becoming Council of Education Facility Planners International (CEFPI) in 1971. It took its current name in 2015.