LAUP began the Teacher Institute during the 2009-2010 program year, as part of its commitment to developing professional growth and ensuring LAUP children receive a high-quality preschool experience. The Teacher Institute provides preschool teachers with hands-on activities, lectures from respected members of their field, and opportunities for questions, comments, and feedback. Engaging teachers in professional development allows teachers to expand their knowledge of teaching strategies, improve their skills, and reflect on their own teaching. In general, the following findings emerged from the evaluation of the 2013-2014 Teacher Institute (TI): Teachers completed all 3 days of the TI in record numbers. Overall, participants of the TI reported high satisfaction; however, it was suggested that more hands-on opportunities be provided. Coaches were generally effective in helping to implement practices learned in the TI. Participants reported feeling confident in teaching mathematics following the TI. Teachers increased their use of instructional practices they learned in the TI. Limited time to plan and prepare for activities was the primary challenge teachers reported facing when trying to implement instructional practices or techniques learned in the TI. (author abstract)