Piret Soodla

Piret Soodla serves as Professor of Inclusive Education and Special Education at the Institute of Educational Sciences, Tallinn University, a position held since autumn 2020 after previous roles as researcher and lecturer at the same institution. Her core responsibilities span research, teaching, continuing education, and supervision of master's and doctoral theses, with a dedicated focus on advancing evidence-based practices in educational settings.

Her research critically examines Speech Development Disorders—particularly reading/writing difficulties—Assessment of Children's Linguistic-Cognitive Skills, and Environmental Impacts of teacher knowledge/practices on child development. She prioritizes preparing educators to implement inclusive strategies through collaborative teacher-special educator partnerships, targeting primary and secondary education systems.

Professor Soodla actively supervises graduate research, guiding students in planning and executing evidence-based studies. Her pedagogical philosophy centers on cultivating self-directed, informed professionals capable of addressing learning challenges through scientifically validated approaches, directly supporting Estonia's inclusive education framework.