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title: 'Download: Anatomy of a school behavior contract'
description: See what a school behavior contract looks like. Download this sample to see what’s in a behavior contract, and how they can help students.
slug: at-a-glance-anatomy-of-a-school-behavior-contract
author: Amanda Morin
reviewer: Ginny Osewalt
published: '2019-10-16T11:46:57.094Z'
source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/at-a-glance-anatomy-of-a-school-behavior-contract
lang: en
---

# Download: Anatomy of a school behavior contract

[Anatomy of a school behavior contract](https://cdn-assets.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/5RIMDBIyWJFOxl3X3r9RrU/bc534b3b388c28efd3a1d924227d8d1e/Anatomy_of_a_School_Behavior_Contract_Understood.pdf)


Are you and your child’s teacher talking about making a [behavior contract](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/behavior-contracts-what-you-need-to-know) for your child? A thoughtful contract can help your child improve behavior at school. See this sample behavior contract to see what’s typically in one and how to help your child get the most out of it.

## Related resources

- Get tips on [how to talk to your child’s teacher about behavior issues](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/conversation-starters-for-discussing-behavioral-problems-with-teachers).
- Learn about [behavior intervention plans](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/behavior-intervention-plans-what-you-need-to-know) for students with IEPs.
- Find out [how schools can assess behavior](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/functional-behavioral-assessment-what-it-is-and-how-it-works) to see if kids need more support.

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