"I can't think of another agency or group that can do as much as LeAp in terms of variety and the menu of available programs to meet our specific needs." - Principal, Bronx

Who We Are

LeAp is a leading innovator in educational programs and services and one of the premiere arts-in-education programs in New York City. Since 1977 LeAp has helped over two million students reach their full potential, academically, artistically, and socially. In the last six years, LeAp has received numerous federal grants to study the impact of using our arts-based strategies to improve student performance on students' literacy skills. The results have been extraordinary, as students in our programs continue to excel in subsequent years. LeAp's programs promote cognitive, social, and emotional development in students of all ages and abilities.

Creative Programs: LeAp develops and delivers workshops, residencies and performances for schools, cultural institutions and community-based organizations.
Innovative Materials: LeAp has developed a wide array of educational materials for teachers and students that promote engaging, effective learning.
Customized Services: LeAp designs and oversees individualized solutions to challenging education problems, tailoring programs to meet the specific needs of each classroom.
LeAp Specialists: LeAp brings over 200 teaching artists and experts from architects to zoologist into the classroom to work with teachers and students.
Featured Programs: Over the past 11 years, LeAp has developed a number of exciting and unique programs that take students to the next level academically and artistically.
Awards: LeAp has received numerous accolades and awards for its outstanding programs.


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History of LeAp
Founded in 1977 in four schools, LeAp has helped over two million children in over 500 schools succeed academically, artistically, and socially through creative exploration and hands-on activities.
Our Staff
LeAp's dedicated staff is committed to ensuring that all of our programs meet the specific needs of students, teachers and parents.
Our Board of Directors
The LeAp Board of Directors and Advisory Board work to support LeAp's vision and mission to improve the quality of public education through a hands-on, arts-based approach to teaching the academic curriculum---empowering students to reach their full potential.
Our Partners
LeAp teams up with many prestigious educational, and cultural institutions, so students have the opportunity to expand their classroom experience.
Our Supporters
LeAp's funders support our exciting educational programs and the quantitative and qualitative research that proves the effectiveness of our programs.
Teaching Specialists
LeAp currently has 200 outstanding and talented teaching artists and educational experts from archaeologists and animators to storytellers and percussionists.
LeAp in the News
Our latest news, events, and awards.
Jobs at LeAp
See the job opportunities at LeAp.