Your TEFA Funds, Your Choice.

Maximize your Texas Education Freedom Account with an approved provider. Whether you choose full-time virtual private school or a flexible homeschool curriculum, we’ve got you covered.

Official TEFA Partner

Both Brightspire Virtual School and Time4Learning are approved providers under the Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program (TEFA).

Click below to visit your Odyssey portal.


Traditional School vs. Modern Learning

Traditional Texas schools work for some, but they lock your child into rigid schedules, crowded classrooms, and a one-size-fits-all pace. TEFA funds give you the freedom to choose a better way.

Public School (Traditional)

  • Schedule: Rigid 7:30 AM–3:00 PM sitting at a desk.

  • Pacing: Forced to match the average speed of 30+ classmates.

  • Support: Limited 1-on-1 time with overworked teachers.

  • TEFA Funding: $0 (Funds stay with the school district).

Homeschool Pathway

Time4Learning (Homeschool)

  • Schedule: 100% Flexible. Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

  • Pacing: Completely personalized. Speed up or slow down as needed.

  • Support: Parent-led with robust built-in automated grading tools.

  • TEFA Funding: $2,000 fully covered by your TEFA Odyssey wallet.

Private School Pathway

Brightspire Virtual School

  • Schedule: Flexible yet structured. Live support with open daily scheduling.

  • Pacing: Guided individual pacing with dedicated mentor check-ins.

  • Support: Built-in certified teachers, mentors, and on-demand tutors.

  • TEFA Funding: Fully eligible for TEFA funding installments.

Choose Your TEFA Path

Time4Learning (Homeschool Path)

Step 1: Deadline: July 31, 2026 — Check Your Odyssey Selection.
Log into your Odyssey platform and ensure you have selected 'Homeschool' as your category. Missed the June 15 window? Don't worry! You have until July 31 to make this selection.
Step 2: Disbursement Window — Receive Your Funding.
If you selected 'Homeschool' by June 15, your full $2,000 award lands in your wallet on July 1, 2026. If you select 'Homeschool' between June 16 and July 31, your full $2,000 award will arrive mid-August.
Step 3: Odyssey Platform — Shop the Marketplace.
Once your funds are available, click on 'Shop Marketplace' inside Odyssey.
Step 4: Final Step — Find & Add to Cart.
Navigate to the 'Online Classes' category, search for Time4Learning, and add your preferred curriculum or curriculum bundle to your cart to check out using your TEFA funds.

Brightspire Virtual School (Private School Path)

Step 1: Strict Deadline: July 15, 2026 — Select Brightspire on Odyssey.
Log into your Odyssey platform, choose the 'Private School' category, and select Brightspire Virtual School.
Step 2: Next Steps Guidance — Connect with a Specialist.
A BVS enrollment specialist will reach out to you directly to guide you through registration, discuss your child's needs, and confirm your preferred enrollment option.
Step 3: Odyssey Authorization — Enrollment Confirmation.
After connecting with you, our team will officially confirm your student's enrollment with Brightspire directly inside the Odyssey platform.
Step 4: Disbursement Window — Receive Funding Installments.
Families who selected BVS by June 15 will receive their first funding installment on July 1. Families selecting BVS between June 16 and July 15 will receive their first funding installment mid-August.

Designed for Student Success

Time4Learning (Homeschool Curriculum)

Time4Learning (Homeschool Curriculum)

PreK-12th Grade Curriculum: Comprehensive, student-paced lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies.

Automated Tracking: Parent dashboards that automatically grade work, track progress, and generate reports for easy homeschool portfolio management.

Absolute Schedule Freedom: Learn anytime, anywhere. Perfect for standard homeschooling, travel, or supplementing parts of your child's education.

Interactive & Engaging: Multimedia-rich lessons that keep students motivated through gamified learning loops.

Brightspire Virtual School (Private School)

Brightspire Virtual School (Private School)

Certified Teacher Support: Built-in guidance from certified teachers, dedicated mentors, and on-demand tutors whenever your student gets stuck.

Robust Course Catalog: Over 200 courses to choose from, including Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, Credit Recovery, Electives, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.

Flexible Yet Guided: Enjoy the flexibility of learning from home without sacrificing the structural accountability of a traditional school.

College & Career Ready: Transcripts, diplomas, and tracking designed to seamlessly position your student for their next big step.

Why families choose our programs

Accredited Pathways

Set your student up for long-term success. Gain access to official transcripts, high school diplomas, and transferable credits recognized by colleges and universities nationwide.

Future Ready

Prepare your student for what comes next. Explore specialized learning tracks, build high-demand skills, and develop a standout academic portfolio or resume.

Absolute Flexibility

Take complete control of your family's daily schedule. Learn anytime, anywhere, at your child's peak focus hours with self-paced or guided support.

Need Help Navigating Your TEFA Funds?

Whether you are trying to figure out the Odyssey marketplace, hitting a tight deadline, or just trying to decide which educational path fits your child best, you don't have to figure it out alone.

Our support teams are standing by to guide you through the process step-by-step.

Call us at (888) 771-0914 or contact us using the button below.