In 1968, Melmark obtained private school licensing and began building classrooms; in 1972, a gymnasium and pool were added, along with three cottages to accommodate 45 more residents. Melmark was serving 130 residents and still growing. Throughout the mid-seventies and eighties, several freestanding homes were built on the campus, and programming was differentiated by age, ability, and healthcare needs.
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