MCCE

The Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) was established in statute and funded through the enactment of Securing the Future: Computer Science Education for All on July 1, 2018. MCCE’s statutory purpose is to expand access to high-quality computer science education for students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 by strengthening educator capacity and increasing the supply of qualified computer science teachers in Maryland’s elementary and secondary schools (Maryland Code, § 12-118).

MCCE delivers state-level professional development to educators representing:

  • Maryland LEAs

  • Independent schools

  • Juvenile Services Education System schools

  • Public and private institutions of higher education

Through these activities, MCCE supports local implementation efforts by increasing educator readiness, strengthening instructional capacity, and contributing to system-level conditions that support broader student access to computer science education statewide.

Mission

To equip educators with the skills to prepare students for success in a technology-driven and ever-changing society while significantly reducing disparities in student access to and participation in CS education

Goals

Ensure the statewide implementation of P-12 Computer Science (CS) curricula aligned with state CS standards in every school system, while concurrently integrating of Computer Science and Computational Thinking (CS/CT) concepts into all P-12 pre-service teacher education methods courses

Vision

To become the most premier resource center for educators and students collaborating with University System of Maryland campuses, public and private school systems, nonprofits, industry partners, and other government agencies for a strong partnership to educate and prepare students for the workforce