SERVICE ARCHITECTURE SPEC: #LMS-SYS-09 COMPLIANCE CODE: FERPA/COPPA

Hireplicity is a premier US-led software development outsourcing firm with an engineering headquarters in Cebu, Philippines. Specializing in high-trust EdTech and SaaS engineering, our dedicated squads deliver custom Learning Management Systems (LMS) with secure multi-tenant isolation, IMS LTI 1.3/OneRoster conformance, and WCAG 2.2 accessibility parameters.

Custom LMS Development Services for Scale & Institutional Compliance

Bridge the capacity gap on your product roadmap. Deploy a highly scalable, multi-tenant, and regulation-compliant LMS 40% faster with a dedicated squad of Philippine developers led by our US-based CTO.

Proven Systems at Scale:
CAMPUS TECH INTELLIGENT.ED ENTERPRISE.LMS
WEB APPLICATION ACCESS LAYER Learner Web Portal Admin Dashboard Instructor Metrics LTI 1.3 CORE INTEROPERABILITY PIPELINE OIDC / JSON Web Token Node Federated SSO Authorization xAPI Statement Forwarder Unified Gradebook Passback ISOLATED DATABASE SCHEMAS (FERPA/COPPA COMPLIANT) Tenant Logical Isolation Row-Level SQL Filtering Physical Node Isolation Enterprise Dedicated Host
SYS_MODULES // DEPLOYABLE CORE

LMS Features Engineered for Scale & Control

Unlike monolithic, out-of-the-box educational systems with sluggish performance profiles, our custom-built platforms emphasize high-speed user execution pipelines, secure standard handshakes, and elegant administration tools.

Multi-Tenant LMS Architectures

Whether targeting school districts or global enterprises, we implement secure logical database isolation and query-level row security to safeguard individual customer directories perfectly.

LTI 1.3 & OneRoster Integrations

Enable plug-and-play connections to external platforms (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) using the advanced LTI 1.3 security model. Seamlessly map school rosters via OneRoster protocols.

Custom Course & Assessment Builders

Equip educators with clean, modular curriculum designers. Our platforms feature drag-and-drop building modules, robust video hosting nodes, and highly flexible item grading blocks.

SCORM, xAPI & Caliper Analytics

Track detailed educational statements inside high-capacity Learning Record Stores (LRS). Feed clean event signals to live analytics boards and predictive risk algorithms.

Mobile-Responsive Portals

Support uninterrupted learning anywhere. We deliver fluid, mobile-optimized experiences utilizing lightweight web frames and robust, secure local database syncing for offline access.

Accessibility & Security Shields

Never risk legal exposures. Hireplicity builds strict WCAG 2.2 AA standards, student data privacy safeguards, and secure administrative controls into your platform core from day one.

ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES // WHAT WE BUILD

LMS Engineering Built for Scale & compliance

We build custom learning platforms that serve multiple institutions, protect pupil privacy under strict legislative parameters, and aggregate real-time learning data without scaling bottlenecks.

Multi-Tenant LMS Architecture

Your platform serves multiple institutions, organisations, or user groups — each with their own data, branding, and permissions — on a single codebase. We architect multi-tenancy from day one so growth never triggers a rewrite.

FERPA-Compliant Student Data Handling

Student PII is handled under strict access controls, audit trails, and consent flows from day one. We’ve passed clean FERPA audits for multiple LMS clients. Our data handling documentation is available before the engagement starts.

WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility

Accessibility is built into every UI component throughout the sprint cycle — not added at final audit. We prepare VPAT documentation for institutional procurement requirements. Your LMS works for every learner on every device.

SIS & Rostering Integrations

LTI 1.3, OneRoster, ClassLink, PowerSchool, Clever, Canvas Data — we’ve implemented every major integration standard. Your LMS connects to the student information systems your institutions already use, without manual data entry or sync errors.

Learning Analytics & xAPI Pipelines

Real-time dashboards, xAPI statement processing, Caliper analytics, and custom report builders that give instructors and administrators actionable insight — without exposing student PII outside FERPA-compliant boundaries.

AI-Powered LMS Features

AI-assisted content recommendations, adaptive learning pathways, automated grading support, and natural language tutoring interfaces — built with formal FERPA/COPPA governance. 40–60% faster delivery with AI-assisted development.

DELIVERY PIPELINE // SCRUM ENGINE

Your Custom Platform, Launched in Sprints

We replace the uncertainty of traditional software vendors with a structured, sprint-by-sprint release framework. Under the guidance of our US-based advisory CTO, your LMS moves from Discovery to launch with full alignment.

Week 2

Active Team Mobilization

40-60%

Faster Feature Velocity

100%

IP Codebase Handover

0%

Legacy Tech Debt

01 STAGE_01
DISCOVERY & ARCHITECTURE WEEK 1

System Discovery & Architecture Mapping

We deep-dive into your functional requirements. Our US-based leadership evaluates compliance boundaries (FERPA, COPPA, WCAG), maps student information system endpoints (Clever, Canvas, PowerSchool), and constructs architectural specs.

Audit-Ready Handouts:
  • Complete Written System Scope Document
  • Architectural Decision Record (ADR)
  • Regulatory & Security Requirements Checklist
02 STAGE_02
SQUAD DEPLOYMENT WEEK 2

Squad Deployment & Setup

We deploy your dedicated software engineering pod. Your environments are configured, repositories initialized with core scaffolding tools, and deployment workflows integrated securely into your in-house Slack and Jira channels.

Enviroment Controls Ready:
  • Active 3-Engineer Senior Developer Pod
  • CI/CD Automated Integration Pipeline
  • Staging Sandbox Cluster Active
03 STAGE_03
AGILE SPRINTS WEEKS 3–11

Agile Development Sprints

We transition into high-velocity execution. Running on 2-week agile sprint cadences, our engineering pod designs, tests, and builds features. We embed AI acceleration tools (GitHub Copilot/Cursor) to achieve 40–60% faster turnaround.

Sprint Guarantees:
  • Working Feature Demos Every 14 Days
  • 80% Minimum Automated Test Code Coverage
  • Active US-CTO Quality Assurance Checks
04 STAGE_04
AUDIT & LAUNCH WEEK 12+

Compliance Review & Deployment

We run extensive security, performance, and accessibility tests on the entire custom LMS structure. We prepare your VPAT documentation, pass third-party penetration checks, and transfer 100% of the codebase and intellectual property.

Handover Assets:
  • Production Environment Deploy Matrix
  • Fully Completed VPAT Accessibility Report
  • Complete IP & Code Ownership Transfer Documentation
DEVELOPMENT ARCHITECTURE // TECH CORE

Technologies We Leverage to Scale Your LMS

We construct modern, robust platforms using production-hardened web frameworks, securely isolated cloud databases, and interoperable standard layers configured to protect pupil directories.

Node.js

Backend Engine

Ruby on Rails

Backend Engine

Python

Backend Engine

Go Lang

Backend Engine

React / Next.js

Frontend UI

Vue.js

Frontend UI

Tailwind CSS

Frontend Layout

PostgreSQL

Database Schema

AWS RDS Cloud

Cloud Infrastructure

Docker Engine

System Virtualisation

LTI 1.3 / IMS

Interoperability standard

SAML / OAuth2

Identity Access

OpenAI / LLMs

AI Orchestration

Vector DBs

Semantic Match

LangChain / RAG

Agentic Workflows
GOVERNANCE & TRUST // SECURITY SQUAD

Strict Institutional Compliance, Built-In

We construct EdTech software tailored to rigorous, audit-ready data regulations. From physical and logical multi-tenant separation models to proactive user security controls, our code guarantees total compliance protection.

Full Security & Compliance Posture →
HIREPLICITY_AUDIT_DAEMON_V1.1 $ run compliance_posture_test_suite SYS_AUDIT: Row-level tenant isolation check... [ PASS ] SYS_AUDIT: AES-256 Student PII encryption... [ PASS ] SYS_AUDIT: Automated WCAG ARIA tree tags... [ PASS ] SYSTEM STATE: DEPLOYMENT OK // ZERO EXPOSURE DETECTED

FERPA Conformance

FERPA governs how LMS platforms store, access, and transmit K–12 and higher-education student records. At Hireplicity, compliance is built into the data model from discovery: student PII under strict role-based access, audit logging on all data access events, and strict AI data processing protection.

COPPA Protections

COPPA applies to any LMS feature serving learners under 13. We implement age-gated data collection, parent consent flows, and data minimization architecture so your K–12 LMS is compliant from day one.

WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility

The accessibility standard required by most EdTech institutional procurement processes. We embed WCAG 2.2 AA into every UI component throughout the sprint cycle — not as a final audit. Every release candidate passes automated accessibility checks before it ships.

"When you outsource custom LMS development, you shouldn't have to choose between cost savings and core software quality. Our Philippine engineering team is led directly by our US-based Founder, CEO & CTO office. We establish robust multi-tenant security layers, LTI 1.3 standards, and strict automated WCAG accessibility workflows into your codebase from week one - guaranteeing elite software delivery with zero technical debt."

Taylor Basilio

FOUNDER, CEO // HIREPLICITY & CTO // EDTECH START-UP

50+
EdTech Platforms Shipped
18+
Years of Industry Experience
40%
Average Timeline Saved
2%
Team Attrition Rate
ENGAGEMENT MODELS // SQUAD RATES

Flexible, Value-Optimized SaaS & EdTech Delivery

Whether augmenting an active internal sprint channel or scoping a compliance-heavy MVP from napkin blueprints, we customize our Philippine engineering squads to scale with your product roadmap.

Fixed-Scope MVP Build

Custom Quote milestone-based pricing

Take your new educational platform or SaaS concept from functional requirements to full marketplace launch in under 90 days with zero engineering debt.

  • Turnkey scoping workshops & product discovery blueprints
  • High-fidelity wireframing and complete UX/UI mockups
  • Rigorous, third-party pre-launch penetration and safety checks
  • Complete intellectual property and Git repository handover
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KNOWLEDGE BASE // SYSTEM FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about our architectural standards, regulatory frameworks, system integrations, and development timelines.

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Customizing open-source templates (like Moodle, Canvas, or Open edX) is quick at the start but creates heavy technical debt and scaling limitations as your active user base grows.

A custom LMS built by Hireplicity is designed from scratch to support your unique business processes, custom branding rules, and proprietary assessment workflows. It eliminates licensing costs, grants complete roadmap control, and processes peak district user loads efficiently without codebase bloat.

We engineer standard-conforming secure handshakes utilizing the IMS Global (1EdTech) LTI 1.3 security model. Our pipelines use OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure authentication processes.

We integrate smoothly with major Student Information Systems (SIS) like PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, and Skyward via OneRoster APIs, allowing real-time roster updates and automatic gradebook passback.

Compliance is native to our system designs. For FERPA, we enforce tight user and role authentication levels, secure database encryption for data-at-rest (AES-256) and data-in-transit (TLS 1.3), and automated audit trails.

For COPPA, we construct features that isolate minor children's Personally Identifiable Information (PII) securely, disable unauthorized third-party trackers, and deploy clear parental consent workflows.

A standard market-ready custom LMS MVP typically takes 12 to 16 weeks to design and deploy.

Because we leverage highly secure templates for basic LMS modules (such as login rules, simple media storage, and system settings), our engineering squads can immediately focus on building your proprietary intellectual property and complex system standards, saving up to 4 weeks compared to building from scratch.

Yes. We engineer robust, isolated data transformation pipelines to parse, secure, and map historical records (including complete student profiles, class enrollment transcripts, and item banks) from standard formats (IMS Common Cartridge, QTI) or custom relational database dumps into your new database with zero live runtime disruptions.

We offer two multi-tenant structures: logical isolation (using a shared single database configuration running tenant identifiers and query filter scopes) and physical isolation (running isolated database schemas or dedicated database nodes per organization).

We implement custom domain routing, automated onboarding steps, custom brand overrides, and federated SSO (SAML/OIDC) to guarantee each organization feels completely isolated and secure.