West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Dual Enrollment recently hosted its annual Counselor Summit, welcoming high school counselors from across the region to discuss important topics related to dual enrollment and state-level initiatives. The event featured presentations from a diverse lineup of guest speakers, including Lauren Edgar, who represented TCSG Secondary Initiatives, as well as Mark Whitlock and Dr. Dawn Revere from Coweta’s Central Educational Center, and Laura Dodson from LaGrange High School.

The Counselor Summit provided a valuable platform for dialogue around dual enrollment trends and updates, focusing on how WGTC’s Dual Enrollment program continues to open doors for students, enabling them to earn college credits while still in high school. Each year the event includes a special recognition of area high schools for their outstanding participation in the program.

The following schools were recognized as Distinguished Dual Enrollment High Schools:

High Schools with 100-199 WGTC Dual Enrollment Students:

Bremen High School

Douglas County High School

East Coweta High School

Haralson County High School

Heard County High School

New Manchester High School

Newnan High School

Northgate High School

Troup County High School

High Schools with 200-299 WGTC Dual Enrollment Students:

Chapel Hill High School

LaGrange High School

Additionally, WGTC acknowledged the high schools that demonstrated the largest growth in WGTC Dual Enrollment participation over the previous year. These schools include LaGrange Academy, Villa Rica High School, Alexander High School, Chapel Hill High School, and Newnan High School.

WGTC’s Dual Enrollment program remains a premier choice for high school students looking to get a head start on their college education. For the 2023-2024 school year, WGTC served a total of 2,506 high school students across its seven-county service area and awarded 745 credentials to dual-enrolled students. The program offers a variety of pathways, including academic core classes and occupational courses in some of Georgia’s most in-demand fields.