Welcome to the Golden Corridor Association for the Education of Young Children!
Known by many as GoAEYC, we are your local affiliate to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We serve regions in the North and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. As a NAEYC affiliate, the organization is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.
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GoAEYC area of service
GoAEYC’s Equity Statement
Golden corridor Association for the Education of Young Children
(GoAEYC), an affiliate of the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC), is dedicated to advancing equity in
early childhood education. We are committed to creating an inclusive
organization that provides ongoing structured avenues for “courageous
conversations” through greater access to educational resources that
advocate the principles of anti-bias and diversity in our community.
NAEYC has released a revised Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Educators. Check out the short video link here. Read more about the code here
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Calendar
See the Events page for more details:
Jan. 13, 2026- Winter Workshop #1: From Sensory to STEM (see event page for full description) 7-8:30pm via Zoom.
Feb. 17, 2026- Winter Workshop #2: A Glimpse into a Year of Planning (see event page for full description) 7-8:30pm via Zoom.
April 11-17, 2026- Week of the Young Child
April 11, 2026- Virtual Wheels on the Bus Event (more info to come)