This professional development training focuses on equipping K–5 educators with research-based strategies to intentionally build students’ vocabulary and academic language across content areas. Participants will explore techniques such as explicit vocabulary instruction, interactive read-alouds, and structured student discourse to incorporate throughout unit plans and daily lessons. This session will also highlight scaffolds that support multilingual learners and students with diverse language needs. Teachers will leave with practical tools and resources to foster rich language development and improve both comprehension and academic achievement.