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Advancing education

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Center on Online Learning Solutions connects schools, districts, and learners with the infrastructure, tools, and expertise to make online education work.

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Years of research

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Institutions served

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Research-backed K–12 & higher ed expertise

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Our solutions

E-Learning Platforms

Advanced ecosystems designed for seamless knowledge transfer and student engagement.

LMS

Scalable Learning Management Systems tailored to the unique administrative needs of institutions.

Digital Curriculums

Evidence-based instructional design and courseware developed for diverse learner profiles.

EdTech Services

Strategic consulting and technical integration to modernize your educational infrastructure.

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Why choose COLS

Built on research. Designed for results.

Research-backed expertise

Grounded in federally-funded research on online learning and accessibility for students with disabilities.

Scalable infrastructure

From LMS implementation to full curriculum delivery, we scale with your institution's needs.
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Proven track record

Decades of citations from government agencies, universities, and leading education publishers.

Accessibility first

WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 compliance built into everything we design and deploy.

Institutions that trust COLS

Schools, districts, universities, and L&D teams building better digital learning with COLS.

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“COLS helped us deploy a compliant, scalable LMS for our entire district in under 90 days.”

Dr. Sarah Chen

Director of Instruction, Boston USD

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“Their accessibility consulting made our online programs fully Section 508 compliant.”

Michael Torres

VP Academic Technology, Northeastern

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“The curriculum framework they built has become the backbone of our corporate training program.”

Aisha Williams

L&D Director, Raytheon Technologies

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“We went from zero online presence to a fully operational digital campus in one semester.”

James Okafor

Provost, Bunker Hill Community College

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“Their research background gives them a depth of knowledge no typical edtech vendor can match.”

Patricia Reyes

Program Manager, U.S. Dept. of Education

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“COLS transformed how we think about online learning equity for students with disabilities.”

Dr. Robert Kim

Director, Special Ed, Chicago Public Schools

Insights that move education forward.

Research, guides, and tools to help institutions navigate the evolving landscape of online learning.

January 12, 2025

Beyond the Lab: Scaling Inclusive Digital Learning for Modern Districts

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The Trust Factor: Why Institutional Credibility is the Middle Market’s Secret Weapon

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Future-Proofing the Stack: What Every Digital Learning Hub Needs in 2026

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September 3, 2025

The Massachusetts Advantage: Why the Hub of Higher Ed is the Future of EdTech Infrastructure

Empowering the Future of Digital Education

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions from institutions, districts, and individual learners.