Behavior Contracts Self-Paced Module
An Exclusionary Discipline Alternative Practice
This free, self-paced module helps educators deepen their understanding and apply each strategy in real classrooms. With built-in examples and reflection prompts, it’s flexible, interactive, and designed for practical implementation.
Course Objectives
- Participants will be able to:
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- Define what a behavior contract is and explain its purpose as an alternative to suspension.
- Identify key implementation procedures for developing an effective behavior contract.
- Identify solutions to common challenges in implementing behavior contracts.
- Create a draft behavior contract for a student scenario using the Sample Behavior Contract worksheet.
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- In order to:
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- Encourage the use of behavior contracts to increase student engagement and support positive, goal-aligned behavior change in the classroom.
Agenda
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- Introduction to Behavior Contracts
- Purpose and Key Features
- Steps for Developing an Effective Contract
- Tips for Successful Implementation
- Creating a Sample Behavior Contract
- Wrap-Up and Additional Resources