To create a science and technology learning community for the Greater Houston area teachers, schools, and districts through program development and sustained teacher professional development in science content, pedagogy, systemic school reform, and technology. As a new Collaborative, the EIH/UHCL Regional Collaborative will reach out to school districts located in Southern Harris and Brazoria Counties along with the preservice educators of the University of Houston-Clear Lake. The professional development activities will include strands focusing on Light and Optics, Ecological Interdependence, Physical Science, and Scientific Inquiry and Technology.