Summary
Melmark is a specialized public school, working to help students with profound disabilities. Students receive an individualized education 226 days a year. Reasons why their specialized services are identified as sole source include Unique expertise: Melmark specializes in providing exceptional, evidence-based, and applied behavior analytic (ABA) services for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental disabilities; Specialized programs: The school offers clinically sophisticated programs with a 1:2 teacher-to-student ratio, individualized educational programs (IEPs), and both pre-vocational and vocational training. Unique services in a specific location: based on research showing a critical need for high-quality, evidence-based services for children in the Charlotte area. School Year 2026-2027.