Early Childhood Special Education / LEAP Classroom

Welcome to the LEAP classroom!!


Lisa Zartman, LEAP teacher & Speech-language-pathologist	Amy Marrerro, Speech-language-pathologist	Tobi Linneman, 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 can be found HERE!

LEAP Parent Survey can be found HERE.

A general schedule can be found HERE.

An optional supply list can be found HERE.

SNACKS - Due to COVID precautions, LEAP will only serve individually packaged snacks. These will be provided by our program. We may invite families to contribute to snacks in the future as health restrictions are lifted.

Columbia Public Schools 1818 W. Worley Street Columbia, MO 65203

Phone 573-214-3400 Fax 573-214-3401

Principal | Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal | Assistant Principal

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.