May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024 workshop agenda


9:00-11:00 - Field trip - take lots of pictures! (See details for each site below)

11:00-12:30 - Travel and lunch

12:30-2:30 join Zoom Meeting: https://aiu3.zoom.us/my/heather.moschetta or join at https://zoom.us with Meeting ID 412 394 4919 


If you need anything during the day, please call or text Heather: 412-789-4837 or Rachel: 412-689-5335


Moonshot Museum Details:

Address: 1016 N. Lincoln Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15233

Time: 9:00-11:00

Parking Information: CCAC Lot #4 on Ridge Avenue, across from Taco Bell. EACH vehicle will need to have a parking pass displayed in the dashboard in order to park there (contact Heather if you did not get a copy of the parking pass in an email. To get to the Museum from the parking lot: After parking in the lot, cross Ridge Avenue towards Taco Bell and make the short walk along Allegheny Avenue to North Lincoln Avenue and Moonshot Museum.

Other Notes: Enter the building through the doors under the Astrobotic logo. The Moonshot Museum welcome desk is to the right. You will meet Mike Hennessey, Manager of Learning & Programs.

Phone Number: (412) 314-4111


Entertainment Technology Center Details:

Address: 700 Technology Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (*Note: This is NOT on CMU’s main campus!)

Time: 9:00-11:00

Parking Information: Paid parking is available on the street; there is also paid parking in the garage. The garage that is directly across from the ETC is not currently open. The garage that is open is a short walk from the building, so wear comfortable shoes!

Other Notes: Anthony Palyszeski, K-12 Outreach and Engagement-Network Coordinator, will be your guide for the day. The ETC is located next to the Braskem building. When you enter the building, you will be greeted by the receptionist (and some awesome memorabilia from “The Simpsons”).

Phone Number: 412-268-5791


Children's Museum/MuseumLab Details:

Address: MuseumLab is where you’ll start your day- 6 Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh PA 15212

Time: 9:00-11:00

Parking Information: Park in the Children’s Museum parking lot (10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212)

Other Notes: When you arrive, park in the Children’s Museum parking lot.  At the payment kiosk, you may enter our parking code, 050924, when prompted.  The Children’s Museum will be closed when you arrive; you will start your day at MuseumLab. 

To get from the parking lot to MuseumLab, walk to the front of the Children’s Museum. You will then see painted sidewalk.  Follow the painted sidewalk to the building with the clock tower (see photo of building below).

Professional Development Manager, Debbie Coppula, will meet you in MuseumLab to kick off your day.  She asked that I also attach some information about some of the programs you may have heard me mention at our previous Coaches’ meetings.

Phone Number: Debbie’s cell- 724-344-4881


Zoom Agenda:

12:30-1:30 - Work with your field trip group to develop a presentation of what you saw, what you did, what you learned, and how this opportunity can impact teaching and learning.

1:30-2:15 - Share presentations

2:15-2:30 - Reflection and celebration of your year in coaching!

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