Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Science Ambassador Program Dear Colleagues, In August 2007 the Department of Education will convene MCAS standard-setting panels for high school Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, and Technology/Engineering. These panels will assist the Department in establishing cut scores for each of the MCAS performance levels (Advanced, Proficient, Needs Improvement, and Failing) for these tests. To assist with these tasks, the Department of Education invites classroom teachers, administrators, higher education personnel, and members of the community to apply to serve on the panels. The High School Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, and Technology/Engineering Standard-Setting will be held August 14-16. The meetings will be held at the Marriott in Burlington. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, May 25, 2007. For more information about the High School Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics, and Technology/EngineeringStandard-Setting Panels, please see http://www.doe.mass.edu/news/news.asp?id=3408. Please share this important information with members of your staff and community. Thank you! Katie Bowler Administrator for Science and Technology/Engineering Test Development Student Assessment Services Massachusetts Department of Education 350 Main St. Malden, MA 02148 Phone: 781-338-3464 Fax: 781-338-3630