Back to School

Show Up, Speak Out

As students head back to the classroom, parents, guardians, educators, and youth-serving professionals all have a role in helping LGBTQ+ students feel welcome—even when it's hard. This back-to-school season, Show Up ready to Speak Out.


Show Up, Speak Out Webinar

Join Welcoming Schools and The Trevor Project on August 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a timely conversation grounded in findings from The Trevor Project's 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People.

Show Up, Speak Out: A Student Guide

A student guide to making your voice heard at school.

Get Ready with Our Resources

Supporting Transgender Student-Athletes

Learn what the recent BPJ-Hecox ruling means and does not mean for school sports.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health in Schools

In partnership with The Trevor Project

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Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Yourself

Read our guide to thrive in college.

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Back to School Booklist

Celebrate inclusive books with Welcoming School’s back to school booklist.

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