Creating Safe and Welcoming Schools

HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools is the most comprehensive bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation to provide LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive professional development training, lesson plans, booklists and resources specifically designed for educators and youth-serving professionals. Our program uses an intersectional, anti-racist lens dedicated to actionable policies and practices. We uplift school communities with critical tools to embrace family diversity, create LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive schools, prevent bias-based bullying, and support transgender and non-binary students.
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2025 National Day of Reading: A Celebration of Trans Stories

Join us on February 28, 2025, for our 10th National Day of Reading! Register today to show support and affirm transgender and non-binary youth by organizing a reading at your school or in your community at a local library, bookstore, place of worship, or community center.

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Find LGBTQ+ and Gender Inclusive Resources for Your School

Ready-to-use lesson plans, books and resources to give educators the tools to create welcoming and inclusive school communities.

Welcoming Schools Back To School Toolkit

Welcoming Schools is excited to offer new resources and training this school year to ensure educators and staff are fully ready to support LGBTQ+ students so that they can thrive in school. Our Back to School Toolkit is a great resource to review as you start your year!

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Navigating Supports for LGBTQ+ Students Receiving Special Education Services

Welcoming Schools is committed to helping create safe and affirming school climates for people from historically marginalized backgrounds. Our new resource reflects the intersectional needs of queer and transgender students who are also disabled, neurodivergent, or in need of additional support and accommodations to access the general education curriculum at school.

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The Welcoming Schools Coloring Book Is Now Available!

The Welcoming Schools Coloring Book is our latest resource to help all kids be their true, authentic selves, free from bullying. Join us in coloring with joy - get your copy of the Welcoming Schools Coloring Book today!

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Be Prepared: Responding to Kids’ Questions on LGBTQ+ Topics

Children ask a lot of questions, and some are challenging to answer quickly or succinctly. Check out these responses to help ensure that you are prepared to give your children or students the answers they need.

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Stay up to date on the latest Welcoming Schools resources and events by signing up to receive our monthly newsletter!

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Welcoming Schools Pronouns 101

It is important to be intentional about the way we use pronouns so we can create an affirming, inclusive environment for everyone. Check out the new Welcoming Schools Pronouns 101 resource for information on what a pronoun is, why pronouns matter and pronoun etiquette tips!

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