1. A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN SUBMITTED TO DR. GREG FINKBONNER
AUGUST 17, 2016
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF EAD-501
Biblical Integration
at Tacoma Baptist
Schools

2. THIS ALSO ALIGNS WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON PRINCIPAL AND
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR STANDARDS-BASED BENCHMARKS, STANDARD 2.
(HTTP://PROGRAM.PESB.WA.GOV/STANDARDS)
Needs Asssessment
“An education leader promotes the success
of every student by advocating, nurturing,
and sustaining a school culture and
instructional program conducive to student
learning and staff professional growth”
(ISLLC 2008, Standard 2).

3. BIBLICAL INTEGRATION IS A KEY ELEMENT TO THE CULTURE OF OUR SCHOOL.
WE DO NOT SEEK TO INTEGRATE BUT SATURATE OUR CURRICULAR CONTENT WITH
BIBLICAL EMPHASIS SO OUR STUDENTS FORM A THOROUGHLY BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW.
Our Purpose Statement
Tacoma Baptist Schools exist
to glorify God by developing
DiscipleLeaders through a Christ-centered
community
that is growing in faith, knowledge, and
service.

4. THREE EVIDENCES FROM STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK AND CLASSROOM OBSERVAT IONS
• BEGINNING CLASS WITH PRAYER HAS DIMINISHED SIGNIFICANTLY
• BIBLICAL INTEGRATION/SATURATION HAS BEEN NEGLECTED IN MANY SUBJE CTS
• CONCERN HAS BEEN VOICED FROM LONG-TIME FACULTY DUE TO PEER OBSERVATIONS
Evidence for CIP
Since 2014, Tacoma Baptist Schools
has employed 26 new teachers.
18 of these teachers have never taught in a
Christian school prior to coming to TBS.
Biblical integration is emphasized to new faculty
but the implementation has been lacking.

5. EMPHASIS #1:
REQUIRE ALL NEW TEACHERS TO WORK THROUGH
“YOUR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: A CULTURE OF GRACE?” BY PAUL DAVID TRIPP.
FOCUSES ON A GRACE-BASED CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STYLE.
Plan of Action:
Emphasize
Intentional and on-going emphasis
on Biblical Worldview formation

6. EMPHASIS #2:
TRAINING TOWARD BIBLE CEU’S FOR ACSI (ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
INTERNATIONAL) CERTIFICATION DESIGNED AROUND BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW FORMATION.
Plan of Action:
Emphasize
Intentional and on-going emphasis
on Biblical Worldview formation

7. EMPHASIS #3:
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WORLDVIEWS BASED ON
“THE UNIVERSE NEXT DOOR” BY JAMES W. SIRE
Plan of Action:
Emphasize
Intentional and on-going emphasis
on Biblical Worldview formation

8. EMPHASIS #4:
FOCUSING ON HOW BIBLICAL INTEGRATION CONNECTS TO OUR PURPOSE STATEMENT.
Plan of Action:
Emphasize
Intentional and on-going emphasis
on Biblical Worldview formation

9. EMPHASIS #5:
BEGINNING EVERY DAY WITH ALL-SCHOOL PRAYER.
Plan of Action:
Emphasize
Intentional and on-going emphasis
on Biblical Worldview formation

10. ANALYSIS #1:
ANALYZE EACH TEACHER’S UNDERSTANDING OF A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW THR OUGH
THEIR PHILOSOPHY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PAPER. THIS IS A THREE YEAR GUIDED
PROCESS INVOLVING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE POINTS OF EMPHASIS AND ANALYSIS.
Plan of Action: Analyze
Intentional and on-going emphasis
on Biblical Worldview formation

11. ANALYSIS #2:
ANALYZE THE QUALITY OF BIBLICAL INTEGRATION IN CLASSROOM INSTRUC TION.
Plan of Action: Analyze
Intentional and on-going emphasis
on Biblical Worldview formation

12. ANALYSIS #3:
ANALYZE WHETHER OUR METHODS PRODUCE OUR DESIRED STUDENTS OUTCOMES.
DO SCRIPTURE MEMORY AND THE ABILITY TO ARTICULATE AND DEFEND A FAITH STATEMENT LEAD
TO A YOUNG ADULT WHO IS WALKING WITH CONTINUANCE IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE LORD?
Plan of Action: Analyze
Intentional and on-going emphasis
on Biblical Worldview formation

13. TIME FRAME: 3 YEARS
EXPECTED OUTCOMES: INCREASED FOCUS ON THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF OUR STUDENTS
Implementation

14. Sources
Educational Leadership Policy Standards: ISLLC 2008. (2008). Retrieved August 17, 2016, from
http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/2008/Educational_Leadership_Policy_Standards_2008.pdf
Principal & Program Administrator Standards-Based Benchmarks - Program Effectiveness and Policy.
Retrieved August 17, 2016, from http://program.pesb.wa.gov/standards/standard-5/residency-
principal-program-administrator---effective-nov-1-2013/principal-program-administrator-benchmarks-
--effective-nov-1-2013
Sire, J. W. (2009). The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity
Press.
Your Christian School: A Culture of Grace? [Motion picture on DVD]. (2009). USA: Paul Tripp Ministries, Inc.