Bridging Gaps in Academic Support via a Centralized Tutoring LMS Platform

Nazareth Brillantes Tolentino

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Information Technology Education Program

Davao Central College, Davao City, Philippines

Abstract

Lesodia is a web-based Learning Management System (LMS) developed to address the challenges faced by learners with special needs in the Philippines, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Levels 1 and 2. During a one-month pilot conducted in Davao City from March 15, 2025, to April 15, 2025, the platform demonstrated several key benefits, including improved access to individualized tutoring, SPED-friendly assessments, and continuous academic tracking. Lesodia’s integrated system connects students, parents, and SPED educators, facilitating collaboration and documentation sharing to ensure continuity in learning. The platform’s cost-effective approach resulted in a 33.3% reduction in average tutoring expenses, while academic tracking tools supported measurable improvements in learner outcomes, with students achieving up to a 42% increase in quiz scores and a 35% gain in task completion consistency. Overall, Lesodia’s structured and data-driven approach enhances educational accessibility, affordability, and quality for SPED learners.

Keywords: special needs, autism spectrum disorder, individualized tutoring, academic tracking, cost-effective