When students feel safe at school, they can thrive. Welcoming Schools, a project of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, offers an array of free resources designed to help educators and administrators create a welcoming school community.
Materials Available to Download
A Checklist for a Welcoming and Inclusive School Environment
Ensure all of your students and their families feel welcome with this simple checklist to assess your school climate.
Developing A Welcoming Classroom
If visitors came to your classroom, would they know that diversity is valued as a resource in this classroom?
Diverse Lesson Plans
Engaging lessons on family diversity, LGBTQ topics, understanding gender and preventing bias-based bullying. Aligned with national standards.
Safe Schools Signs
Welcoming Schools Safe Schools signs are available for download. Show your support for all students.
Responding To Children’s Questions on LGBTQ Topics
Students ask a lot of questions, and some are difficult to answer quickly and succinctly. Practicing responses will help to ensure that you are prepared to get your students the answers they need.
Educator Training Videos About LGBTQ- and Gender-Inclusive Schools
HRC Welcoming Schools has two short YouTube videos to help you to transform your school’s or community’s environment to one that is safer and more welcoming.
Laws & Policies that Support Safe and Welcoming Schools
It is essential to know supporting laws and policies in your state when advocating for changes to ensure respect for all students and families.
Spanish Language Resources —Recursos en español de Escuelas Acogedoras
Encuentre recursos para crear ambientes inclusivos y respetuosos en las aulas escolares y apoyar a la juventud LGBTQ.
Find additional resources on the WelcomingSchools.org website.
Source: HRC Foundation | WelcomingSchools.org, http://www.welcomingschools.org | Copyright ©2022 The Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Last reviewed September 2024.
