Chris Birr
@cbirr.bsky.social
Columbus, OH School Psych. Trying to scale things that work. Views my own or borrowed from smarter people. Now with aftermarket parts.
Work stuff: https://connectedmtss.wixsite.com/website/presentations-and-publications
http://linkedin.com/in/chris-birr
Work stuff: https://connectedmtss.wixsite.com/website/presentations-and-publications
http://linkedin.com/in/chris-birr
My prediction… the school psych shortage is going to become exponentially worse. Those who want to become one, have to be able to afford it and most likely will have differing backgrounds of where they are needed most.
November 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
My prediction… the school psych shortage is going to become exponentially worse. Those who want to become one, have to be able to afford it and most likely will have differing backgrounds of where they are needed most.
The International MTSS Association
www.mtssassociation.org
New but looks like it will be a phenomenal resource.
www.mtssassociation.org
New but looks like it will be a phenomenal resource.
International MTSS Association (IMA) | Enhance Education Now — Join Us
Discover evidence-based MTSS solutions, global standards, and professional growth opportunities to support all learners worldwide.
www.mtssassociation.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The International MTSS Association
www.mtssassociation.org
New but looks like it will be a phenomenal resource.
www.mtssassociation.org
New but looks like it will be a phenomenal resource.
I’ve seen positive effects in the real world. Intervention and curriculum review should come down to external review and local review of outcomes.
Who Killed UFLI? The Curious Case of the Pennsylvania Curriculum List
Someone has it out for UFLI, which was dinged on the PA curriculum list. Kata Solow is on the case.
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I’ve seen positive effects in the real world. Intervention and curriculum review should come down to external review and local review of outcomes.
I like to respond to meeting invite acceptances telling the team member where their response placed. I find me funny.
November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I like to respond to meeting invite acceptances telling the team member where their response placed. I find me funny.
Moved to Columbus from Milwaukee six years ago. Cannot shake the thought when I see Robins flying around at this time of year that these are the low achievers. But do they have the same thought as I walk my dog?
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Moved to Columbus from Milwaukee six years ago. Cannot shake the thought when I see Robins flying around at this time of year that these are the low achievers. But do they have the same thought as I walk my dog?
Daylight savings time is fantastic for dog owners.
November 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Daylight savings time is fantastic for dog owners.
I’m assuming this movement is happening in other states. But, whether they agree or not with professors, I want my kids challenged academically and intellectually. Reform grading practices. That would be most fair.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
As SB 1 impacts ripple across Ohio college campuses, students, faculty say 'the chill is real'
Two months into her final fall semester, one OSU senior said the ripple effect of Ohio Senate Bill 1 on campus has been "like a quiet roar."
www.dispatch.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I’m assuming this movement is happening in other states. But, whether they agree or not with professors, I want my kids challenged academically and intellectually. Reform grading practices. That would be most fair.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
This is a well written explainer. #Autism
What our decades-long study says about what causes autism — and what doesn’t
What is clear is that the Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine and the vaccine preservative thimerosal are not causal factors.
thehill.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This is a well written explainer. #Autism
Awesome. I’ll still listen when I walk the dog. I “watch” late night shows as podcasts while walking. Plus while I complain, I won’t pay for Spotify premium to hear ads in podcasts. Get off my lawn too.
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apple.news/ABhn38BmoTey...
Want to Watch a Podcast? Netflix and Spotify Partner to Bring Video Podcasts to Streaming — CNET
Starting in early 2026, Netflix subscribers in the US will be able to watch select Spotify Studios and Ringer podcasts directly on the streaming platform.
apple.news
October 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Awesome. I’ll still listen when I walk the dog. I “watch” late night shows as podcasts while walking. Plus while I complain, I won’t pay for Spotify premium to hear ads in podcasts. Get off my lawn too.
apple.news/ABhn38BmoTey...
apple.news/ABhn38BmoTey...
America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy from the Atlantic.
When reviewing student data, this is the first time in my career I’m looking first, and more closely, at criterion referenced assessments (eg state test) than newly normed screening assessment results.
When reviewing student data, this is the first time in my career I’m looking first, and more closely, at criterion referenced assessments (eg state test) than newly normed screening assessment results.
MSN
Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.
www.msn.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy from the Atlantic.
When reviewing student data, this is the first time in my career I’m looking first, and more closely, at criterion referenced assessments (eg state test) than newly normed screening assessment results.
When reviewing student data, this is the first time in my career I’m looking first, and more closely, at criterion referenced assessments (eg state test) than newly normed screening assessment results.
Reposted by Chris Birr
Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education. n.pr/48stHUo
Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education
Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.
n.pr
October 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Multiple sources tell NPR that, as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education. n.pr/48stHUo
Worthwhile summary of what to look for in an effective reading intervention. Quick read with a lot of practical recommendations. #reading
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
October 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Worthwhile summary of what to look for in an effective reading intervention. Quick read with a lot of practical recommendations. #reading
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Not great. abcnews.go.com/Politics/spe...
Special education staff decimated after Trump administration shutdown firings: Sources
The nation’s special education services have been significantly damaged after Fridays’s mass layoffs within the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Not great. abcnews.go.com/Politics/spe...
Reposted by Chris Birr
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
There’s often a lot of social media chatter about what school psychs can do for alternate careers. Whelp, this isn’t it. Also, it’s often rare to see school psych mentioned in the news too. Sigh…
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/s...
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/s...
School psychologists among trio charged in alleged online drug market operation
Federal prosecutors say three women—including two school psychologists—operated an online drug business that shipped narcotics nationwide through a website.
abc6onyourside.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
There’s often a lot of social media chatter about what school psychs can do for alternate careers. Whelp, this isn’t it. Also, it’s often rare to see school psych mentioned in the news too. Sigh…
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/s...
abc6onyourside.com/news/local/s...
Some fascinating findings from Gallup. I had questions whether perceived values were supported by evidence or outcome. Maybe, maybe not. Preference and outcome can be mutually exclusive. But, this was a measure of satisfaction.
Walton Family Foundation-Gallup K-12 Teacher Research
Exploring the K-12 teacher experience in America.
www.gallup.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Some fascinating findings from Gallup. I had questions whether perceived values were supported by evidence or outcome. Maybe, maybe not. Preference and outcome can be mutually exclusive. But, this was a measure of satisfaction.
Call screening appears to have swayed me to consider another iPhone when it’s time.
September 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Call screening appears to have swayed me to consider another iPhone when it’s time.
Random cut-score thoughts from a non-researcher. Here’s my back of the envelope idea.
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Understanding Cut Scores: How Educators Can Use a Cut-Score to Predict Student Success
It’s been an exciting start to the year. Since last year, literacy practices and the science of reading frameworks have continued to develop for many districts. States continue to establish laws to gu...
connectedmtss.wixsite.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Random cut-score thoughts from a non-researcher. Here’s my back of the envelope idea.
connectedmtss.wixsite.com/website/post...
connectedmtss.wixsite.com/website/post...
#schoolpsychs anyone feeling like updated norms are throwing off the reliability of your fall screening this year? Percentile cuts are a bad idea, especially now.
September 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#schoolpsychs anyone feeling like updated norms are throwing off the reliability of your fall screening this year? Percentile cuts are a bad idea, especially now.
#parents listen to this one. The daily looks at #AI and the worst case scenario.
I’m an AI optimist but this gives me pause
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I’m an AI optimist but this gives me pause
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Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral
Podcast Episode · The Daily · 09/16/2025 · 44m
podcasts.apple.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
#parents listen to this one. The daily looks at #AI and the worst case scenario.
I’m an AI optimist but this gives me pause
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I’m an AI optimist but this gives me pause
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
