Marit Mjøs

Marit Mjøs serves as Professor of Special Education Pedagogy at NLA University College Bergen, where she actively researches inclusive educational practices and systemic collaboration between schools and psychological counseling services (PPT). Her work bridges academic theory with practical implementation in Norwegian educational contexts.

Her educational background spans foundational teacher training to advanced academic specialization:

• PhD in Special Education, University of Oslo (2007)
• Middle Management Training, Statskonsult (2000)
• Master's in Pedagogy, NLA University College (1993)
• Special Education (2nd division), Bergen University College (1982)
• Special Education (1st division), Trondheim Municipal Teacher Training College (1977)
• Teacher Training, Trondheim Municipal Teacher Training College (1973)

Mjøs's research centers on special education's transformative potential within inclusive systems. She examines the dynamic relationship between specialized and general education, advocating for innovative models where special education expertise elevates whole-school practices. Her work critically analyzes legislative frameworks for individually adapted education while documenting historical evolution of special education interventions.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on collaborative innovation across educational levels. She documents how municipal governance structures enable or constrain inclusive practices, with particular emphasis on leadership roles in fostering school-PPT partnerships. Methodologically, her work combines qualitative case studies with action research, prioritizing practical implementation in real-world settings over theoretical abstraction.

Professor Mjøs supervises master's students at NLA while leading externally funded projects including the NFR-supported SUKIP initiative (2019-2023) and the EU-funded INVESTT project (2012-2015). Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained success in securing competitive research funding for applied educational innovation.

She directs interdisciplinary research teams involving university partners (University of Stavanger), national agencies (Statped), and municipal PPT services. Current work focuses on implementing the SUKIP project's collaborative frameworks across Norwegian educational contexts through structured competence development programs.