The System Manager's Guide to Fiero Code

The System Manager's Guide to Fiero Code

You somehow got your boss(es) to buy into your code club vision, and even more remarkably, you found budget to fund this crazy idea. Well done!

Now… how do we actually pull this off?

Luckily, Fiero Code is going to do a lot of the heavy lifting. We’re going to do all the training, coaching, and do our best to make sure you have a system full of thriving code clubs. That said, over the years we’ve learned there is a very important role for you, the manager over many libraries, to play in this equation. 

This document will spark ideas and inspiration that will go a long way to ensuring code club’s success in your system. 

Enjoy!




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