On the first day of school, neither you nor your students know much about each other. However, looking at their demographic data prior to that initial meeting can help you get a clearer picture of their particular circumstances. From their socioeconomic status to their English language proficiency, you can use this data before the school year starts to start planning culturally responsive lessons. Here are the particular data points I look at and how I use that information to guide my teaching. Click HERE to grab my Data Collection Contact Sheet to help you remember the key people in your school who manage the different types of student data!  Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at [email protected] Connect with me Subscribe to Apple PodcastsGoogle Play Music, or Stitcher Join my Facebook Group Message me through Instagram