As a parent, I want PBL at YMS to be the best it can be. Are there any kinds of input from parents that might be of value to the teaching staff as they evaluate how to improve upon the pilot program?

This is a wonderful question.  It's great to hear that so many parents support our school.  Parent support and involvement is critical to a student's individual success as well as the success of any school.  Any feedback parents can provide to teachers is extremely helpful and very much appreciated.  

The more you talk with your children at home about what they are learning in school the more connected you will be as well.  Remember, try to shift the conversation from "getting work done" to what kids are learning.  That is a key shift in mindset that is critical in developing a deeper understanding of our instructional model. The key questions to ask as parents are, "what is my child expected to know and be able to do" and "what is the evidence demonstrating that they have accomplished that goal (or have not).  Teachers and students should be able to answer these questions with confidence.  

It's important to note that the only piece of what we are doing that is a "pilot" is our reporting tool, Masteryconnect. Our instructional model is based on current literature and a wide body of research in best practice.