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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · 6d

Meeting the needs of all language learners and strengthening students' writing skills in the target language were on the agenda for Texas World Language educators in @ESCRegion20! Thank you for allowing me to lead your learning!

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · 9d

Back home at my state conference! Congratulations to MFLA - Maryland for putting together a great conference. Loved seeing my Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages MD LEAP members and lots of friends and colleagues "old" and new!

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · 13d

These are the faces of WL educators & teacher leaders from Nebraska, Virginia, & New York for whom I have had the privilege to lead learning this week. Even got to drop in on Ohio's extension workshop. The wonders of Zoom!

Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · 21d

@nectfl.bsky.social LEAP cohorts 1 and 2 digging into how to deal with conflict and difficult conversations.

Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Oct 1

I had the privilege of kicking off the NYC WL teacher leader cohort today with @jillschimmer What an impressive group of dedicated educators! And among the group, one of my HCPSS teachers!

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Sep 28

Thank you to Professional Language Association of Nevada - PLAN for inviting me to lead learning for your members at your state conference today.

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Sep 11

Resources for you for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: www.pinterest.com/grahnforlang...

Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Sep 9

Many thanks to @NADSFL members, Armando Quiroz & George Van den Burgh for facilitating today's conversation around Brene Brown's video "Why Your Critics Aren't the Ones Who Count." Kudos to the WL district supervisors for the making connections to our work and the rich exchanges.

Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Sep 4

Another follow up to my recent post about the importance of belonging, autonomy, and peer connection in our classrooms. Here are resources for you on the topic of "providing opportunities for student autonomy and agency": www.grahnforlang.com/student-choi...

Student Choice and Voice

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Aug 27

Following up my recent post about the importance of belonging, autonomy, and peer connection in our classrooms. Here are resources for you on "creating a sense of belonging": www.grahnforlang.com/supportive-l...

Supportive Learning Environment

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Aug 25

Learning with WL teachers from Dorchester Co, MD today exploring 3 big ideas as we begin the school year: belonging, autonomy, and peer connection. How can we ensure that students feel like they belong, have voice and choice, and feel connected with their peers in our classrooms?

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Aug 13

WL teachers in Portsmouth, VA are ready to launch into the new school year! Making first week plans to 1. build a sense of belonging in their classrooms, 2. create a target language environment, 3. support all learners, and 4. ensure student understanding of proficiency. Ready to go!

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Aug 12

Kudos to the @NADSFL TED Talk Tuesday Facilitator team, Stephanie Stockman (VA) and Allison Reynolds (VA), who led lively and introspective discussions this afternoon about Adam Grant's TED Talk, "How to stop languishing and start finding flow."

Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Aug 10

World Language colleagues: What do you need? Here are some resources to support you as you begin a new school year journey: drive.google.com/file/d/1cMWM...

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Aug 8

Houston, we have some amazing WL teachers ready for the new school year in Katy ISD & Spring ISD! Meeting the needs of all learners, setting the stage for success, & lesson planning for the 1st weeks of school. Energized by their enthusiasm and focus on guiding all learners' growth in proficiency.

Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Jul 30

Grateful to lead learning in Williamson County, TN with WL teachers as they gear up for the new school year by digging into strategies to support and provide rigor for all language learners.

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Jul 16

This afternoon's NADSFL TED Talk Tuesday topic: "Great Leadership Comes Down to Only Two Rules". Shout out to our fantastic member facilitators, Allyson Power (CT) and Melissa Clark (K). Rich sharing on the topic of authentic and distributive leadership.

Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Jul 12

Loved my time in West Texas learning and sharing resources with language educators in Region 14 (Abilene) and Region 15 (San Angelo)! Thank you @marycastanuela and Laura Sandoval for the invite!

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Daryl Boeckers @daryll2tech.bsky.social · Jul 7

Our #amla604 class enjoyed rich discussion w/ @grahnforlang.bsky.social tonight's 1st synchronous session. In #edtech, Leslie described categories including gamification, audio & video tools to capture interpersonal exchanges, social media, accessing #authres. Thx for anchoring ideas pedagogically.

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The National Association of District Supervisors for Languages @nadsfl.bsky.social · Jul 7

Registration is now open. Go to our website or use the QR code to register! bit.ly/NADSFL25

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Jul 2

2 days of virtual learning with a fantastic group of lang T's from Lewisville ISD! Discussions were had around a wide variety of topics: teacher & student target language use, vocabulary & grammar in context, meeting the needs of all learners, & embedding authentic resources into lessons.

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Jun 28

School may be out but the leadership skill building continues! Great reflections today with members of LILL Cohort 5 talking about building trust, leading with empathy, and emotional bank accounts.

Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Jun 26

Spending 3 days with dedicated language educators at the MAFLA Proficiency Academy- priceless! We focused our learning on designing units aligned to the MA WL Curriculum Framework. Lots of great conversations & opportunities to collaborate &network. Shout out to my awesome facilitator team!

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Jun 10

@nadsfl.bsky.social TED Talk Tuesday Two! (try repeating that as fast as you can!). Discussing the power of storytelling as a leadership skill. Huge shout out to our member facilitators: Amanda Minnillo (SC) and Jody Lindsay (UT)!

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Leslie Grahn @grahnforlang.bsky.social · Jun 7

Loved my time today discussing leadership skills with LILL Cohort 5! Leading through change, dealing with resistance to change, and active listening skills. Looking forward to our next meeting!