Early Childhood Special Education / LEAP Classroom

Welcome to the LEAP classroom!!


Lisa Zartman, LEAP teacher & Speech-language-pathologist	Amy Marrerro, Speech-language-pathologist	Nicole Hatchett, Speech-language-pathologist	Linda Doss, Instructional Aide

LEAP is an early childhood special education classroom with a focus on speech, language and literacy skills. The LEAP classroom is taught by Lisa Zartman, who is a certified speech-language-pathologist and Early Childhood Special Education teacher.

Students between the ages of 3 & 5 are placed in the LEAP classroom upon the recommendation of their IEP team based upon specific classroom criteria.

For a more detailed description of our classroom, look HERE .

LEAP Families:

Classroom information and policies are being updated - check back soon!

LEAP Parent Survey can be found HERE.

A general schedule is being updated - check back soon!.

An optional supply list can be found HERE.

SNACKS - Please choose peanut-free snacks for our classroom. Check labels and avoid items that say “may contain peanuts” “processed in a facility that also processes peanuts” or “made on equipment with peanuts”. Thank you so much for contributing to our class and helping us to keep all of our students safe at school!

A Snack idea list can be found HERE.

The Columbia Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, or with regard to employment. The Columbia Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries regarding Columbia Public Schools’ compliance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations should contact Special Services at 1818 West Worley, Columbia MO, 65203 (573) 214-3462.