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

Join now for free!