TEACHERS! THIS GUIDE: 1. Increases your understanding of how families are built by adoption. 2. Gives you tools to deal with awkward situations when questions are asked about adoption. 3. Provides research on adoptees’ success in school and in life. 4. Helps you play an important role in increasing the acceptance of all families. 5. Provides resources for integrating these lessons into your normal curriculum. 6. Suggests positive adoption language that enhances the acceptance of adoption.