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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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of our trainings feature comprehensive pre-training for asynchronous learning
and skilled facilitators who will work with your school team virtually or
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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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WONDERING HOW TO SUPPORT TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY STUDENTS?

Check out Welcoming Schools gender resources or bring Welcoming Schools trainers
to your school. Inclusive schools allow all students to thrive regardless of
gender identity or expression.

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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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WELCOMING SCHOOLS ANNUAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2023

Against book bans, anti-transgender bathroom bills and sports bans, the
Welcoming Schools program introduced new resources and provided critical
services and training to a record number of educators and school leaders over
the past year!

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