This report summarizes the activities of the research, development, dissemination, and evaluation branch of the Urban Education Network between December 1, 1984, and November 30, 1985. The report is organized into three sections. The first discusses activities designed to foster the networking concept and to facilitate communications among network members. The second section lists information and technical assistance activities provided by the project to the network. The final section presents a chronological summary of events across the year. Appendices, which make up the bulk of the document, include the agendas and participants of Tri-Network meetings held throughout the year; a summary of 1985-86 Tri-Network priorities, and data collection forms. (KH)