Please review the sessions below for Tuesday presentation times, presenters, and session descriptions.

This will be the business session of the FABTMES division. This meeting time will be used to discuss potential meeting dates for the next school year, renew dues, and elect officers.

This session provides an up-to-date look at what's new in Florida Cybersecuirty education landscape, with practical focus on what educators and program leaders can use immediately. Participants will explore CyberLaunch, Florida's Statewide high school CTF, along with free instructional resources and professional development opportunities available through Cyber Florida. We will review key updates to the Florida DOE cybersecuirty freamworks and discuss how those shifts impact course offerings, program design, and student learning experiences. The session also highlights Florida's emerging AP Cyber course options and how they fit into broader secondary pathways, helping attendees leave with clear next steps for implementation and support.

The session will explore the latest updates and features from Certiport, including new exam offerings, enhanced testing platforms, and updated curriculum resources. Educators will learn effective strategies to motivate students, such as showcasing the real-world benefits of industry certifications and integrating goal-setting techniques into classroom practice. The session will also provide ideas for buidling a supportive learning environment that encourages persistence, resilience, and confidence in preparing for certification exmas. Participants will leave equipped with practical tools to inspire student success and maximize the impact of Cwertiport certifications on future career opportunities.

This interactive session explores the spirit and expression of Gratitude in our everyday lives, dealing with challenging days, and how to surround ourselves with the right people to ensure success.

Learn how CompTIA AL Essentials and AI Prompting Essentials build the foundational knowledge every student needs to understand what AI is and how it works. This session will highlight how AI is transforming a wide range of industries from healthcare and finance to manufactoring and cybersecurity and why these changes matter for all CTE pathwyas. We will explore practical, age-appropriate ways to introduce AI concepts and responsible use into existing courses, not just standalone tech classes. Theachers will leave with concrete ideas and resources to embed AI skills and promting best practices across their CTE programs.