Teachers attending the sessions can receive .7 SB-CEUs from the Michigan Department of Education. Classes scheduled on Nov. 10 will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The class on Nov. 13 will be held from 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Central Standard Time. Each eight-hour session is for physical education teachers who wish to join the DNR's Archery in the Schools program.

Archery in the Schools introduces international-style target archery to students in 4th through 12th grade physical education classes. The in-school curriculum's core content covers archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. To date, more than 180 schools across Michigan have implemented the program.

"Target archery is a safe sport, in which students of all skill levels can be successful regardless of age, size or physical ability," said Mary Emmons, coordinator for the Archery in the Schools program. "Incorporating archery as a school sport choice in the physical education curriculum creates an opportunity to engage students who otherwise may not participate in traditional athletics, and is an individual sport they can enjoy throughout their lifetime."

To register for this BAI class or for more information on Archery in the Schools, contact Mary Emmons at 517-241-9477 or by email at emmonsm@michigan.gov. Information also is available online at www.michigan.gov/dnrarchery.

The DNR also is offering archery equipment grants to schools, both public and private, that enroll in the Archery in the Schools program.