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Behavior Contract
Free behavior contract template — a written agreement on specific behavior expectations and consequences, for a child, student, or employee.
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This free behavior contract covers Behavior of Concern, Expected Behavior Going Forward, Support Provided, Consequences, Review Date with 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small business owners and first-time managers handling an HR moment professionally without a dedicated HR department to lean on. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Behavior Contract
Name: [Name] · Date: [Date] Context: [Home / School / Workplace]
Behavior of Concern
[Specific, observable behavior — not a generalization like "bad attitude."]
Expected Behavior Going Forward
[Specific, observable, and achievable — what should happen instead.]
Support Provided
[What will be done to help — e.g. check-ins, resources, accommodations.]
Consequences
If expectations are met: [Positive outcome/reward, if applicable] If expectations are not met: [Specific consequence]
Review Date
This contract will be reviewed on [Date] to assess progress.
[Name]: ______________________ Date: ____________ [Parent/Manager/Teacher]: ______________________ Date: ____________
*A behavior contract works best when the person it applies to helped write it — a contract imposed entirely from outside tends to get far less genuine buy-in.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 5 standard sections: Behavior of Concern, Expected Behavior Going Forward, Support Provided, Consequences, Review Date
- 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Growing teams
Formalizing hiring and performance processes as a company adds its first employees.
FAQ
Is this behavior contract template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this behavior contract as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this behavior contract cover?
This hr template includes Behavior of Concern, Expected Behavior Going Forward, Support Provided, Consequences. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Employment documents sit on top of a mix of federal, state, and sometimes city labor law — at-will employment rules, required notices, and what you can and can't put in writing all vary. Have an employment attorney or HR professional confirm this fits your jurisdiction before you use it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 6 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free hr and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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