The Chicago Neighborhood Learning Network (CNLN) project is a five-year project (September 30, 1997 to September 29, 2002) funded by the Technology Innovation Challenge Grant sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The CNLN is implementing a vision of innovative, technology-based teaching and learning that promotes active learning not only for students and teachers from kindergarten to grade 12, but also for parents and other neighborhood residents. Through collaborative partnerships of schools and local organizations, CNLN seeks to foster learning communities. Three major elements of the CNLN project are: A technology infrastructure to close the digital divide-creating ownership and innovative uses of technology for diverse underserved populations. A professional development program to train teachers in technological basics and issues of educational reform and to equip them to use collaboration tools to generate curriculum content and participate in on-line interactions with students and parents. A community network which extends learning beyond the classroom by involving parents, other community members, and neighborhood organizations in a variety of activities such as career and vocational training, mentoring programs, and building and maintaining a neighborhood web site. Education Development Center (EDC) is playing two important roles in CNLN: Evaluation and Professional Development.