Your learning plan. Live expert teachers.

Texas families use TEFA funds to hire hundreds of approved Outschool teachers for full curriculum, enrichment, tutoring, and interest-based clubs.

Browse Classes

20,000+

ESA families love Outschool

10,000+

live classes available

4.9

average class rating

Build Your Texas Curriculum This Fall

Browse live classes across every subject - all covered by your TEFA or PDSES account. Tiles update seasonally.

Math

Reading & Language Arts

Classes for neurodivergent learners

Specialist teachers for ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and 2e learners

Explore classes

Top-rated classes Texas families are booking this fall

Teacher name here

X.X

(Y)

Integer ut egestas leo. Aliquam eget semper leo, in cursus massa. Vestibulum et lobortis libero. Phasellus sed scelerisque elit, ut tincidunt neque.

Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Aliquam vel neque a odio varius vestibulum sed id

How to Use Your Texas ESA on Outschool

Outschool works with both Texas education programs. Select your program tab below for step-by-step enrollment instructions.

Funding: $2,000-$30,000 per year depending on household income.
Universal eligibility - any K-12 Texas student qualifies.
Processor: Odyssey (administered by the Texas Education Agency)

Apply for TEFA through the Texas Education Agency

Visit the TEA TEFA portal and submit your application
Funding amount is determined by household income at application
Approval and account activation typically takes a few weeks

Once approved, access your TEFA funds through the Odyssey marketplace
Odyssey is the approved spending platform for TEFA

Find Outschool in the Odyssey marketplace

Search for "Outschool" in the Odyssey provider directory
Confirm Outschool appears as an approved vendor

Browse classes at outschool.com

Find a class that fits your child's interests and learning goals
Live online classes across math, science, arts, coding, and more

Purchase with your TEFA funds

Complete your Outschool purchase through the Odyssey marketplace checkout
Funds are applied directly - no out-of-pocket cost to you

Funding: $1,500 one-time grant
Eligibility: Students with an active IEP (Individualized Education Program). Administered through My SPEDTex.

Confirm your child has an active IEP

PDSES is exclusively for students with disabilities who have a current IEP
Contact your child's school or special education coordinator to confirm eligibility

Apply through My SPEDTex

Visit the My SPEDTex portal (mysystem.texassped.org) to apply
Submit your child's IEP documentation and complete the application

Receive your one-time $1,500 grant

Upon approval, your $1,500 PDSES funds are made available
This is a one-time grant - plan your Outschool enrollment accordingly

Find Outschool-eligible classes

Visit outschool.com and browse classes suited to your child's IEP goals
Look for classes in your child's focus areas (reading, math, social skills, etc.)

Enroll and submit for reimbursement

Enroll in your chosen class at outschool.com
Submit your Outschool receipt through the My SPEDTex portal for reimbursement
Allow processing time per My SPEDTex guidelines

Learn more

Loved by families across the country

“I LOVE OUTSCHOOL!” My children are taking about 5 classes each (huge thanks to the ESA FUNDS!). They are taking enrichment classes like chess, critical thinking, singing lessons, piano lessons, Spanish, and kindergarten classes. I LOVE that we can choose core classes but also classes they want to do on their own. I also love the fact we can choose to do a live classes, self paced, or private 1:1 classes as well. The best part of Outschool? We can choose when we want the class! Early mornings or late evenings.”

- Natalie, Outschool parent

Texas TEFA Resources

Texas TEFA Guide on Outschool

Step-by-step guide for Texas TEFA families using Outschool.

Read guide

Texas PDSES Guide on Outschool

Guide for Texas PDSES families using Outschool.

Read guide

TEFA Guide for Neurodivergent Learners

Guide for Texas families with neurodivergent learners.

Read guide

Texas ESA + Outschool: Common Questions

Is Outschool approved for Texas's TEFA?

Yes - Outschool is an approved vendor in the Odyssey marketplace for Texas TEFA families.

Is Outschool an approved PDSES vendor?

Yes - Outschool is a confirmed approved vendor in the PDSES program.

What is Texas's PDSES program?

A one-time $1,500 grant from TEA for parents of IEP students enrolled in Texas public schools (Pre-K-12). Applications open each April.

How do TEFA and PDSES differ?

TEFA is an annual account (~$10,000) for all eligible Texas students via Odyssey. PDSES is a one-time $1,500 grant for IEP students in public schools with its own separate portal.

Are there classes for neurodivergent learners?

Yes - Outschool has dedicated filters and specialist educators for ADHD, anxiety, ASD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and speech or language impairment, offering small class or 1:1 learning options.

What's Outschool's cancellation and refund policy?

Cancel within 24 hours of enrollment for a full refund — or before the class begins if it's scheduled within 24 hours of signup. Full refunds are also issued if a teacher cancels before the first meeting. See Outschool's full cancellation and refund policy.