Why become a member of Spark Passion for Computer Science Education?
You can become a member of Spark Passion for Computer Science Education for free. The Spark Passion for Computer Science project wraps another set of activities around Family Code Nights to strengthen their impact.
Of course, you may host a Family Code Night without joining, but membership provides many benefits. For example, as a member you may:
Connect with prospective middle and high school student volunteers to assist at your event
Connect with computer professionals who can present, organize, or assist at your event
Win Code & Go Mice to use during your event (if your contest application is selected)
Access Family Code Night resources customized for Maryland
Participate in an electronic forum to collaborate with others interested in computer science education
Be notified about related events, including:
Family Code Night Showcases
Code.org Fundamentals workshops
Spark Passion for Computer Science Education meetups
Maryland Codes meet and greet events
Annual Maryland Computing Education Summit
Access a portal of resources
Programs and providers coding clubs, robotics teams, and STEM enrichment
Guidance on launching a computer science committee
Resources to help parents to code at home with their children
Guidance on starting out-of-school enrichment clubs
Sources of computer science curriculum
Techniques to engage females and underrepresented minorities in computer science
Direction for advocating for improved computer science education