The Final Stage of the IX All-Russian Professional Skills Competition "Teacher-Defectologist of Russia" Took Place

From September 28 to 30, 2026, the final stage of the IX All-Russian Professional Skills Competition "Teacher-Defectologist of Russia" was held in Moscow. E.E. Artemova, Dean of the Faculty of Clinical and Special Psychology at MSUPE, participated in the competition's work as a member of the jury.

The competition is aimed at the career, professional, and personal growth of young researchers, and at supporting innovative scientific developments in the field of education and psychological-pedagogical habilitation and rehabilitation of children and adults with disabilities and special educational needs. The competition is organized by the Institute of Correctional Pedagogy with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education.

The finalists, including speech therapists and special education teachers from kindergartens, schools, and centers for psychological-pedagogical, medical, and social assistance, underwent the competitive test "Master Class" on September 28. On September 29, the work continued at the venues of Moscow's educational organizations, where the contestants demonstrated their professional skills in open sessions. The final test was the third competitive test – "Case Method in Special (Defectological) Education".

The competition is not just a contest but a true celebration of professionalism, uniting specialists whose work requires special mastery.