The Talk School, formerly the Magnolia School, is the nation's most progressive center for the education of children with speech/language disorders who may also have autism and other disorders.
As teachers, therapists and researchers we are at the forefront of a new, more accurate and person-centered understanding of autism - one that presents autism as a sensory-based movement disorder profoundly affecting language, social interaction and praxis. Talk School's mission is to serve a unique and worthy community - students with severe speech and language differences who possess the skills to embark on the journey of communication and literacy development.
Our model provides intensive, integrated therapeutic interventions within a comprehensive, supportive academic environment.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jul 31, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Daniela Cerullo
Application URL
School Notes
- Talk School offers a full-day, intensive, fully-integrated therapeutic and academic day school for children with severe speech and language disorders, autism and other differences.
- Talk School's students are children, 3 to 21 years of age . Diagnoses include autism spectrum disorder and/or significant speech/language disorders.
- Each class consists of a full-time:speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist and a special education teacher and a teaching assistant.
- Our small class sizes will maximize the gains in all areas of language and academics.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Talk School?
The application deadline for Talk School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Talk School is The Episcopal Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Garretts Way (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: PK-K | 161 students 0.5 miles 395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
0.5
PK-K
161
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
Grades: PK-12 | 1,250 students 1 miles 1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
1
PK-12
1,250
Grades: K-9 | 81 students 1 miles 2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
1
K-9
81
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 50 students 1.1 miles 906 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
1.1
PK-K
50
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 598 students 1.7 miles 3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
1.7
PK-8
598
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