Welcoming Schools
Diverse Books For Your School
A simple way to let students and families know your school welcomes everyone is to integrate books into your curriculum that reflect diversity.
Creating Safe and Welcoming Schools For All Children & Families
HRC Foundation's Welcoming Schools is the nation's premier professional development program dedicated to creating respectful and supportive elementary schools by embracing family diversity, creating LGBTQ- and gender-inclusive schools, preventing bias-based bullying, and supporting transgender and non-binary students.
Great Resources for a LGBTQ-Inclusive School
Help make all students and their families feel welcome in your school with great LGBTQ resources - from stopping put-downs to recommendations of LGBTQ inclusive books for students.
Learn More!Resources For Your School
Find books for your classroom, ready-to-use lesson plans, and ways to create a more welcoming school community. See All Resources
New to Welcoming Schools?
Download our Starter Kit that includes information on creating a better school environment with lesson plans, books, and tips.
Find Books
Answering Challenging Questions
We provide ways to answer challenging questions so you’ll be prepared to get your students the information they need.
Bring Us To Your School
Our facilitators help school staff work together to identify areas of change within the school.
Research & Case Studies
Our approach is firmly grounded in research and case studies of the program’s efficacy.
Our Films
Both of our films are geared toward educators and administrators to help create more inclusive schools.
We would like to thank our generous sponsors, without whom our work would not be possible.
