Why does the website look different or change over time?
Our new website is actively being updated and improved as we finalize curriculum organization, account systems, and resource integration. Some pages, links, and course structures may change as we continue refining the experience for educators.
I created an account, but it disappeared or my course enrollment was removed.
We
sincerely apologize for any confusion or technical issues some users may have experienced, including account access or accounts being unintentionally deleted. We are currently completing updates and synchronization across parts of the platform, and some users may temporarily experience account inconsistencies. If this occurs, please contact
info@bootuppd.org and our team will assist you as quickly as possible.
Why do some resources open on a different website?
Some curriculum resources and legacy materials are still connected to previous BootUp systems or external learning platforms while migration is completed. We understand this may feel confusing and are actively working toward a more unified experience.
Why do some curriculum links all go to the same page?
Some curriculum navigation pathways are still being refined. Our goal is for teachers to easily select a curriculum area and immediately access the appropriate grade-level lessons and resources.
I'm new to BootUp. Where should I begin?
We recommend starting with the curriculum filters on the
Our Curriculum page to explore resources by selecting the desired grade level(s) under "Category" and curriculum under "Tags". We are continuing to simplify navigation to make finding lessons and implementation easier for educators new to BootUp.
Why do some courses not show grade levels?
Some curriculum pages and courses are still being updated with additional information, including grade bands, implementation guidance, and resource descriptions.
Why does scrolling sometimes feel difficult or inconsistent?
Certain curriculum pages currently include multiple navigation bars, sliders, or pagination features while updates are underway. We are actively improving the user experience and appreciate your patience.
What is the difference between CS+Elementary, CS+ELA, and AI+Science?
CS+Elementary was created by a curriculum team at the University of California San Diego. It integrates language development and computational thinking. In partnership with UC San Diego, BootUp is expanding access to the CS+Elementary curriculum to better support multilingual learners through engaging, inclusive, and language-rich computer science learning experiences. Note the link to this curriculum is outside of BootUp’s website:
https://sites.google.com/view/csplus/home. Contact
info@bootuppd.org to learn more about professional development with this curriculum.
CS+ELA (CS+English Language Arts) is a BootUp curriculum integrating CS concepts with literacy. This curriculum helps students develop literacy, communication, storytelling, and critical thinking skills alongside computing concepts.
AI+Science combines artificial intelligence, data science, and science learning experiences to help students explore how AI and technology connect to the real world through inquiry, exploration, and problem-solving.
Each curriculum is designed to support engaging, equitable, and relevant learning experiences for K–8 students while giving educators flexible ways to bring computer science and AI into their classrooms.
Do teachers need to create student accounts?
Student accounts are optional and are not required to teach or access BootUp's curriculum and resources. Educators can still use BootUp lessons, activities, and instructional materials in classroom settings without creating individual student accounts.
When available, student accounts will primarily be recommended for grades 3+ to support interactive activities, personalized learning experiences, and future classroom features.
Student account functionality is still being finalized and is not currently available. We will share additional information and setup guidance once student accounts are ready to launch. Please stay tuned for updates on BootUp's
website.
Do students need school email addresses to set up a student account?
Not necessarily. We understand some districts restrict student email access and we are continuing to improve account options and implementation flexibility for schools and districts. Student account functionality is still being finalized and is not currently available. We will share additional information and setup guidance once student accounts are ready to launch. Please stay tuned for updates on BootUp's
website.
Is there a teacher dashboard for managing student accounts?
Expanded classroom management and teacher support features are currently being explored and developed as part of the continued of BootUp’s
website. Future features may include tools that help educators organize classroom activities, support student learning experiences, monitor progress, and streamline instructional implementation.
At this time, BootUp’s primary focus is providing educators with easy access to high-quality instructional resources, lesson materials, curriculum guides, and professional learning supports without requiring teachers to build extensive materials on their own. The platform is designed to help reduce preparation time while giving educators flexible options for classroom implementation across different grade levels and instructional settings.
BootUp curriculum resources can be implemented without student accounts, allowing teachers to introduce computer science and AI learning experiences in ways that best fit their classroom needs and district requirements.
When available, student accounts will help support more interactive and personalized learning experiences for students. Potential benefits may include:
- easier access to interactive coding activities and projects
- opportunities for students to save and revisit work
- personalized learning pathways and progress tracking
- increased student engagement through digital learning experiences
- easier classroom organization and activity management for teachers
- expanded opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and computational thinking practice
Why are some buttons, bubbles, or sidebar items not clickable?
Some interface elements may still be under development or connected to features that are not yet fully enabled. We are actively reviewing and resolving these issues. To report specific website issues please contact
info@bootuppd.org.
I noticed text or messages that seem out of place in a lesson or course.
Some resources are still undergoing final editing and cleanup as content is migrated and updated. Thank you for your patience as we complete these refinements. To report specific website issues please contact
info@bootuppd.org.
I do not see my district listed on the website.
We sincerely apologize if your district is missing or incorrectly represented on BootUp's
website. As part of the website transition, we are continuing to update district and partnership information across the platform.
If you notice missing information or inaccuracies, please contact us at
info@bootuppd.org so our team can review and update our records as quickly as possible. We deeply value our district partnerships and appreciate your patience as we continue refining the website experience.
Will any non-public data (credit card or other financial information, personally identifiable information, student information or health records) be stored?
BootUp's platform may collect and store limited non-public information necessary to provide access to curriculum resources, professional development services, educator accounts, and related platform functionality. Information may include:
- Educator names
- Email addresses
- Usernames and account credentials
- School or district affiliation
- Grade level or instructional role
- Professional learning participation records
Passwords are not visible or accessible to BootUp personnel. Passwords are intended to be stored in encrypted or hashed form through authentication systems and are not retrievable by BootUp staff. BootUp seeks to minimize the collection of personal information and does not intentionally collect protected health information or medical records.
Payment transactions, if applicable, are processed through third-party payment processors. BootUp does not intentionally store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment card data on BootUp-managed systems.
Student account functionality, if enabled by a district or school, is intended to support educational participation and may involve limited student account information necessary for access and instructional use. Districts and schools remain responsible for determining appropriate student participation and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
Will any non-public data be transmitted?
Limited non-public information may be transmitted as necessary to suport platform operations, account authentication, professional development services, technical support, and authorized integrations. Data transmissions may occur between:
- users and the BootUp platform
- authorized service providers supporting hosting, authentication, communications, analytics, or payment processing
- district-approved integrations, if implemented
User passwords are not transmitted in readable form to BootUp personnel and are intended to be protected through secure authentication and encryption practices. BootUp uses commercially reasonable measures intended to help protect information during transmission, including secure encrypted web protocols where applicable. BootUp does not sell personal information to third parties.
If any non-public data is stored, how long will it be stored, how is it stored, how is it backed up, and who will access the data?
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- maintain platform functionality
- provide educational and professional development services
- comply with operational, legal, financial, audit, or security obligations
- support district or educator requests
Data may be stored within cloud-based systems managed by BootUp or authorized service providers using commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. Access to information is intended to be limited to authorized personnel or service providers with a legitimate operational need. Backup and disaster recovery processes may be utilized to support platform continuity and data protection. Retention periods may very depending on the nature of the information, operational requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable law.
Will this product be integrated with any current district systems and either send or receive data?
BootUp's platform generally operates as a standalone educational platform and learning management environment. Certain integrations or interoperability features may be available or developed in the future, including authentication services, learning management systems, or district-approved educational technology systems. Any district-specific integration would be subject to separate technical review, configuration, approval processes, and applicable agreements between the parties.
How will the data be transferred and secured? (i.e., email, website, ftp, etc.)
Information is generally transferred through secure web-based technologies and encrypted communication protocols where applicable. BootUp and its authorized service providers may use commercially reasonable safeguards intended to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Security practices may include:
- Encrypted web traffic
- Access controls
- Password protections
- Encrypted or hashed password authentication systems
- Role-based administrative access
- Vendor-managed security controls
- Backup and recovery measures
BootUp personnel do not have access to user passwords in readable form. No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and BootUp cannot guarantee absolute security.
Will this product require a username and password to log in? Does this include SSO integration?
Yes. Certain platform features and educator resources require account registration and login credentials. Authentication methods may include username/email and password combinations. Passwords are intended to be encrypted or securely hashed and are not accessible to BootUp personnel in readable form. Additional authentication or Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities may be supported depending on platform configuration, district implementation needs, and available integrations. District-specific SSO implementation, if requested, would be subject to separate review and technical compatibility.
How will user access be granted and revoked?
User access may be granted through account registration, district participation, administrative approval, or other authorized onboarding processes. Access may be modified, suspended, or revoked by BootUp, participating districts or schools, or authorized administrators based on:
- Account inactivity
- District or school requests
- Operational or security concerns
- Violations of applicable terms or policies
- Termination of participation or services
BootUp limits administrative access to authorized personnel with appropriate operational responsibilities.
Who should I contact if I find an issue or have feedback?
We deeply value educator feedback as we improve the platform. For questions, support, or to report issues, please contact
info@bootuppd.org
