Georgia's BEST: Douglas County School System

Douglas County educators: Earn your advanced degree through the Georgia's BEST partnership at little to no personal cost.

About Georgia's BEST

Georgia's BEST (Building Educator Success Together) is a partnership between the University of West Georgia and Georgia school districts. The program provides professionally relevant graduate programs, removes the challenge of student loan debt, and brings stability to Georgia's educator workforce.

Available Programs

Douglas County educators enrolled in Georgia's BEST can choose from the following programs:

Educational Leadership - Tier 1 Certification

Ed.D in School Improvement

Master of Education with a Major in Elementary Education

Specialist in Education with a Major in Instructional Technology, Media & Design

How to Enroll

  1. Contact your HR department to learn about eligibility and selection
  2. Once approved by your district, apply to your chosen UWG program
  3. Begin coursework with your cohort

Contact Douglas County HR

Questions?

For enrollment eligibility, contact Douglas County School System HR.

For program questions, email GeorgiasBEST@westga.edu.