The Natural Learning Research Institute
Professional Training and CoachingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Natural Learning Research Institute is a not-for-profit professional training and coaching organization based in Idyllwild, California. Established as a 501(c)(3) entity, it brings together individuals from various educational settings, academia, and public service to develop and study its approach to natural learning. The institute anchors its work in the systems principles of natural learning formulated by Renate and Geoffrey Caine and engages with related research areas such as expertise development, video game design impacts, authentic leadership, organizational development, communities of practice, and systems theory. Its advisory board and research faculty span several universities and institutions, reflecting an ongoing effort to affiliate with additional foundations and universities. The organization operates with a small team and focuses on research-informed training and coaching within the broader professional development landscape.