1. How does the Tech Trekker program work?
   Reserve the Tech Trekker
2. How do I request the Tech Trekker?
   Reserve the Tech Trekker
3. Where do I find the Interest Form on the website?
   You can find this under the “Forms” section.
   Interest Form
4. What lesson plans are available?
   Please look over our currently available activities and equipment list. Teachers are welcome to design their own lessons using the equipment. We encourage teachers to communicate how they will use the equipment with Tech Trekker staff when coordinating a visit. This will help to ensure that all necessary materials are available.
5. Will Tech Trekker staff members teach students during school visits?
   Yes. Tech Trekker staff can facilitate the activity, but we encourage teachers to take the lead.
6. Does the teacher need to be present during a Tech Trekker visit?
   Yes. Tech Trekker staff are not allowed to be alone with students per CCSD policy.
7. Can I schedule a Tech Trekker visit for a Career Fair or STEM/STEAM night?
   Yes, we are available to come to these events. However, classroom visits have priority. Career Fairs and STEM/STEAM nights may be requested no earlier than three weeks in advance of the event.
8. How early should I request the Tech Trekker for a visit to my school?
   The earlier the better! We recommend scheduling at least three (3) weeks in advance. This allows enough time to complete the necessary forms and get principal permission. While we may schedule more than a month in advance, we typically confirm no earlier than 3-4 weeks before our visit to ensure our staff can commit.
9. Am I guaranteed the date that I request?
   Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a specific date. The Tech Trekker may already be booked for another event. We may also not have enough STEM Ambassadors available for the date/time. We suggest proposing several dates that would work for visiting your school.
10. How can I increase the likelihood that my request for a Tech Trekker visit is accepted?
    We encourage teachers to collaborate with other teachers in their schools to maximize the use of Tech Trekker equipment during a visit, and we will give preference to these requests. However, we do not require involvement from multiple teachers in order to schedule a visit.
11. Do Title I schools have priority over other schools?
    While all schools are eligible to request Tech Trekker, there is some priority given to Title I schools in regards to advanced scheduling.

    – Title I schools: May be scheduled at any time
    – All other schools: May be scheduled up to 3 months in advance
    – Career Fairs, STEM/STEAM events, or School Clubs: May be scheduled up to 3 weeks in advance

Have any other questions? Feel free to fill out this form to schedule a 30-minute virtual meeting with the Tech Trekker Outreach Coordinator.