For Schools
Schools and the AEDI
Teacher(s) of children in their first year of full-time school complete the online AEDI Checklist based on their knowledge and observations of each child in their class. The AEDI Checklist measures five key areas, or domains of child development:
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physical health and wellbeing
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social competence
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emotional maturity
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language an cognitive skills (school-based)
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communication skills and knowledge
Although information for the AEDI is collected by teachers, results that are made publicly available are reported based on the community where children live, rather than where they go to school. The reason for this is to enable communities to pinpoint strengths, as well as what can be improved, to ensure all children in the community get the best start in life.
Results from the AEDI do not reflect the performance of the school or the quality of teaching. The results help schools to better understand the needs of children in their community as they enter school and can lead to closer community partnerships.
The next AEDI data collection will take place from May to July 2012, with results expected in 2013.
Results will be provided through a national report, online community maps, community profiles, as well as school profiles.
