Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices (2025)
Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices (2025)
This course explores evidence-based strategies that early intervention professionals across disciplines use to strengthen caregiver–child interactions and support development in every domain.
Participants will receive practical, in-depth guidance on applying Natural Learning Environment Practices (NLEP) with a focus on child interests, natural routines, and caregiver responsiveness. The course also emphasizes the benefits of these approaches for both children and families.
The course is grounded in professional standards, current research, and wisdom from the field, ensuring that what you learn aligns with best practices across the field.
Course Details
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A pre-test must be completed to access the course.
To earn credit, you must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post-test.
A certificate of completion will be available after all requirements are met.
If you encounter technical issues, please contact: FIPP.CASELMS@dhhs.nc.gov
To cite this resource use:
Sexton, S., & Clark, K. (2025). Early intervention series: Caregiver coaching practices [Online course]. LearnPoint LMS. https://fippcase.learnpointlms.com/ (Note: Course access requires login.)
Lessons
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 1. 2025 Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices Pre-Test
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2. 2025 Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices Introduction
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3. 2025 Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices Characteristic of Child Interests
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4. 2025 Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices Characteristic of Natural Activities and Routines
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5. 2025 Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices Characteristic of Caregiver Responsiveness
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6. 2025 Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices Summary
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7. 2025 Early Intervention Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices Post-Test
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Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the benefits of using natural learning environment practices in early intervention.
- Describe the role of child interest in the learning process.
- Recognize the importance of using a family’s natural activities and routines as the context for intervention.
- Identify responsive caregiving strategies that promote child learning and participation in daily routines.
EI Series: Natural Learning Environment Practices