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 (English)
A Checklist for a Welcoming and Inclusive School Environment (Spanish)
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.
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 May 2026.
