BootUp Professional Development
Non-profit OrganizationsUnited States11-50 Employees
BootUp Professional Development is a United States–based nonprofit organization focused on elementary computer science education. It trains and supports teachers to implement coding and computer science programs across multiple school districts and states, with the aim of expanding equitable access to 21st-century skills for students. The organization collaborates with districts and educators to design and deliver professional development and curricular resources that enable teachers to lead CS initiatives, and it seeks to reach thousands of elementary teachers and hundreds of thousands of students in the coming years. Based in Austin, Texas, BootUp PD operates within the nonprofit sector and has formal partnerships and programs that span national reach, including global availability of its free coding materials. Recent developments include collaborations and pilot programs related to AI literacy and micro:bit-based curriculum initiatives, indicating an emphasis on innovative, equity-driven approaches to K-5 CS education.