Leslie Grahn
@grahnforlang.bsky.social
World Language educator, supervisor, professional developer, and leader. I curate, collect, and create resources to support the amazing work of language educators. grahnforlang.com
I've had lots of convos with WL T's recently who are using AI for lesson ideas. I’ve curated “Custom GPTs”, created by WL colleagues, that are well-informed about ACTFL standards, proficiency descriptors, etc. and will generate higher quality responses:
www.grahnforlang.com/ai-resources...
www.grahnforlang.com/ai-resources...
December 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I've had lots of convos with WL T's recently who are using AI for lesson ideas. I’ve curated “Custom GPTs”, created by WL colleagues, that are well-informed about ACTFL standards, proficiency descriptors, etc. and will generate higher quality responses:
www.grahnforlang.com/ai-resources...
www.grahnforlang.com/ai-resources...
Need some inspo for tomorrow's lessons? Check this out. Can be adapted to any language. Topics include: Clothing with a Conscience, No More Nomophobia (Fear of not having your cellphone) and more: www.grahnforlang.com/lessons-base...
November 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Need some inspo for tomorrow's lessons? Check this out. Can be adapted to any language. Topics include: Clothing with a Conscience, No More Nomophobia (Fear of not having your cellphone) and more: www.grahnforlang.com/lessons-base...
My first time presenting in the ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge in NOLA. Thank you to Carmen Scoggins for the opportunity! It was a joyful experience!
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
My first time presenting in the ACTFL Digital Learning Lounge in NOLA. Thank you to Carmen Scoggins for the opportunity! It was a joyful experience!
WL District supervisors from the Northeast at the 2025 NADSFL Annual Meeting in NOLA.
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
WL District supervisors from the Northeast at the 2025 NADSFL Annual Meeting in NOLA.
Thank you to all of the @NADSFL members who participated in Tuesday's workshop as we made plans for "Doing More Great Work."
November 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Thank you to all of the @NADSFL members who participated in Tuesday's workshop as we made plans for "Doing More Great Work."
Strengthening student engagement with WL colleagues in San Diego! @WorldLangSDCOE @flcsd
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Strengthening student engagement with WL colleagues in San Diego! @WorldLangSDCOE @flcsd
This week: Leading learning on data driven instruction with WL educators in CT and designing summative assessments with WL teacher leaders in NYC. Love spending time with colleagues who strive to hone their craft! @elizabethlapman @jillschimmer
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This week: Leading learning on data driven instruction with WL educators in CT and designing summative assessments with WL teacher leaders in NYC. Love spending time with colleagues who strive to hone their craft! @elizabethlapman @jillschimmer
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!
October 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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!
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!
October 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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!
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!
October 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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!
@nectfl.bsky.social LEAP cohorts 1 and 2 digging into how to deal with conflict and difficult conversations.
October 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
@nectfl.bsky.social LEAP cohorts 1 and 2 digging into how to deal with conflict and difficult conversations.
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!
October 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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!
Thank you to Professional Language Association of Nevada - PLAN for inviting me to lead learning for your members at your state conference today.
September 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Thank you to Professional Language Association of Nevada - PLAN for inviting me to lead learning for your members at your state conference today.
Resources for you for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: www.pinterest.com/grahnforlang...
September 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Resources for you for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: www.pinterest.com/grahnforlang...
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.
September 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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.
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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September 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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...
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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August 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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...
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?
August 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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?
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!
August 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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!
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."
August 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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."
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...
August 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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...
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.
August 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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.
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.
July 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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.
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.
July 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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.
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!
July 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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!