Team Data Chat

Welcome to the Accelerator team.

This convening represents a critical inflection point in our collective efforts to improve outcomes for young children across the state. We are excited to share space, get to know each other, and take a deep dive into New Mexico’s Data. During the Team Data Chat, we will be sharing statewide Early Development Instrument (EDI) data collected from communities across New Mexico. The EDI provides a comprehensive picture of how young children are developing in their earliest years, helping us identify strengths and areas of need. These data are not just numbers—they are a catalyst to better understand and quantify the stories underpinning our children’s early experiences, and opportunities, as well as to collectively consider solutions to the challenges we face.

The Data Chat format will facilitate an engaging, community-led dialogue among 100 participants from local systems building early childhood coalitions statewide, including educators, policymakers, community leaders, and families. Together, we will explore the EDI findings and collaboratively envision strategies to enhance early childhood development in our state. This convening is more than a presentation; it is an opportunity to connect, learn, and co-create solutions that reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

Event Resources

Here are the resources from the event.

Day 1Day 2 Laptop Map Mobile Map

Schedule

Logistics

We want to make this as easy as possible for you to participate fully. Our hope is that we allow for ample space and time where we can learn about one another and the work that lies ahead of us. 

Expenses Paid for By Us

Your hotel stay, convening food, and parking will be billed to UCLA - you will not be responsible for paying those costs. 

Expenses Reimbursed

We will reimburse you for travel (driving mileage reimbursed at 67 cents per mile) using the address that you provided during registration. For any meals and incidental costs, please save all receipts (either paper, text/email, or pictures). We will reimburse for up to $79 total. 

Parking

For those staying overnight at the Clyde Hotel, parking will be billed to your room and paid for by us. For those not staying overnight, we have parking vouchers available at check-in.

Questions? Reach out to Chandler Beck or Jenifer Ramos.

Prep

Thanks for joining us earlier in the month on Zoom. Here are the resources and "homework" for you to do as you prepare for the main event! 

What to Bring

• Phone and/or Laptop 
  • There will be large printed maps during the Data Chat convening but if you would like to zoom in and out of the maps, we recommend bringing your laptop or tablet.
  • We’ll be using online surveys throughout the event. These can be completed on phones, but some prefer to do this on their laptops or tablets.
• Yourself!

Resources

The slides from the introduction are available for download.

Slides

Homework

1. Join our Discord server! We’ll have these resources, important announcements, and homework posted on there too, so feel free to leave your questions or reflections online too. Once you join, you’ll have the chance to introduce yourself and explore the platform. 

   Join the Server 

2. Review the National Neighborhood Equity Index (NNEI) Dashboard. Start thinking about any questions you may have or anything that surprises you or you expected to see. This will help enrich the conversations you all have with each other for the Data Chat Convening. 

   NNEI Dashboard