LAUP's coaching model is a cornerstone of its program. By definition, coaching at LAUP is a collaboration between coaches and providers that is designed to help providers reach their potential by establishing relationships, sharing a wealth of comprehensive services and resources, and making a commitment to highquality early education. What is most important to know about the LAUP coaching model is that: It is modeled after Appreciative Inquiry, Process Consultation, and Servant Leadership approaches to building capacity that are collaborative, personalized and proactive. The use of these three approaches varies according to the individual coach, however, each one is evident, in varying degrees. All providers in the LAUP network are assigned three different types of coaches: a Program Support Coach, a Fiscal Support Coach and a Quality Support Coach. Per LAUP Operating Guidelines, site supervisors and teaching staff are expected to fully participate in coaches' support efforts. Each type of coach targets a specific area of support. Program Support Coaches help providers through a provisional contract to earn at least a 3-star rating in order to transition into a full contract. Fiscal Coaches give financial guidance and oversight to develop and enhance financial skills necessary for best business practices. Quality Support Coaches help providers to maintain a 3-star rating or move up to a 4- or 5-star rating by improving the quality of their preschool program, including the preschool environment, classroom instruction and interactions. The work of all coaches is to improve providers' quality. Although each type of coach serves a different purpose, the common thread and underlying purpose of all LAUP coaches is to help providers improve their program quality. (author abstract)