Early Development Instrument (EDI) & Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CHEQ)

CHEQ

The CHEQ is a survey completed by parents and caregivers early in the kindergarten school year. The CHEQ gathers information on children’s experiences prior to kindergarten that are important to their healthy development and well-being, including questions about their interactions with others, activities at home and in the community, and access to and use of community resources and services.

Information is summarized in school, district, and community wide reports and maps to help teachers, school administrators, and community partners to provide and improve targeted supports for children and families.

A memorandum announcing the implementation of CHEQ was provided to school leaders on August 15, 2024.

EDI

The Public Education Department (PED), in partnership with the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Center for Healthier Children Families and Communities announce the Early Development Instrument (EDI).

A memorandum announcing this implementation was provided to school leaders on February 15, 2024. An additional memorandum was sent to school leaders on March 22 with implementation information.

The Early Development Instrument (EDI) is completed by kindergarten teachers and measures a child’s readiness in five general domains of child development:

• Physical Health and Well-being
• Social Competence
• Emotional Maturity
• Language and Cognitive Development
• Communication Skills and General Knowledge

EDI/CHEQ Contacts:

Lynn Vásquez lynn.vasquez@ped.nm.gov

Neil Tulabing leoneil.tulabing@ped.nm.gov