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College of Education: Belin-Blank Center

Challenges for Elementary School Students (CHESS)

Grades 2-6

Students who are currently (academic year 2007-2008) in grades 2-6 may attend Challenges for Elementary School Students (CHESS), an academic commuter program for members of the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student Talent Search (BESTS). This program offers half-day classes at The University of Iowa and in Des Moines. The Iowa City dates are: Session I June 16-27 and Session II July 21-August 1, 2008. The Des Moines dates differ from course to course. Please note the dates in the course description.