Submitting Lesson Plans through the Acadis Portal

Step 1 Log in to the Portal – https://acadis-portal.tn.gov/AcadisViewer/login.aspx

Step 2 Under the “Training & Events” tab at the left of the screen, choose “Request Lesson Plan".

Step 3 Approving Organization: TLETA – Academy Licenses. ALWAYS choose this option.

Step 4 Course Title: 2026 Name of Agency In-Service (Ex: 2026 Mayberry PD In-Service) or
2026 Name of Agency and name of Specialized Class

**If mandates are included, list “w/” mandates to be included in this training/lesson plan (Ex: 2026 Mayberry PD In-Service w/MI/EVOC or 2026 Mayberry PD Instructor Development w/CSA)

**For 2026, the mandatory Admin topics abbreviations will be as follows:
DUI - DUI/SFST
CSA/MI/EVOC/FA abbreviations remain same.

Any submission without the year and agency name at the beginning of the course title will automatically be rejected – this titling is the only method for locating lesson plans in the Acadis system after approval.

Step 5 Course Number: Leave this blank.

Step 6 Course Description: If any of the mandatory topics are included, enter them here, and then any other information you want to include about the course.

Step 7 Length: Enter the number of hours in this box.

Step 8 Leave the CEU box blank.

Step 9 Effective Date: Enter the date training begins.

Step 10 Learning Objectives: Every program of instruction, course, or training activity begins with a goal. List your learning objectives here. (Ex: what you want the students to know/be able to do at the end of the training)

Step 11 Target Attendees: Particular group of people, identified as the intended recipient of a training event, i.e., Full-time Law Enforcement, Part-time Law Enforcement.

Step 12 Expected Class Size: example - 10 to 20 students. List the number of instructors.

Step 13 Evaluation Procedure: For In-Service - testing will confirm their knowledge they obtained from the class. For Specialized classes - testing and/or critique will confirm their knowledge they obtained from the class. *Please list the score or percentage required to pass the written exam AND to pass the Firearms qualification if applicable (minimum is 75% under POST Rules).

Step 14 Methods/Techniques: List visual aids, such as PowerPoint presentations and handouts, and student interactions. Practical training exercises, hands-on instruction from the instructors, etc.

Step 15 Bibliography/Source: Please list the sources for your training materials – department policies, TCA codes, specific instructor manuals, textbooks, case law, etc.

Step 16 Other information: Enter Start Date and End Date of Training here, or put “Training Year 2026” if you want the training approved for the entire year.

Step 17 Instructor Qualifications: You can list instructor qualifications here OR type “see attached instructor Bios”.

Step 18 Specific Instructors: Fill in as needed, but you can only add officers from your agency. Even if an instructor is listed in the dropdown, a bio must still be attached. To ensure all bios are included, scan ALL instructor bios into a single PDF and attach it (see Step 21).

Step 19 Space Requirements: The classroom size should be large enough to accommodate the students attending. (Classroom is adequate for 35 students, etc.) If you are going to utilize a firing range, be sure there are enough firing stations for your class.

Step 20 Instructor Materials: List handouts and any supplies you want to give students to help them have an enjoyable and learning experience.

Step 21 Equipment/Supplies: List equipment/supplies instructors will need for their class.

Step 22 Documents: Attach the following documents: schedule, instructor bios (scanned to one file in alphabetical order), PowerPoints saved as PDF files, test questions, and test answer key. (T/F questions are not permitted under POST Rules.)

Step 23 Special Request: List any special requests or notes in this section. It is not required.

Step 24 When you are certain everything is correct, click the “Submit for Approval” button.

Once your training has been reviewed and approved, your POST Course Number will be added to the approved courses on the Resources page of the POST website. The website is updated at the end of each week. It will be your responsibility to maintain the POST Course Approval Number and to provide it to those attending your training. 

You will need the POST Course Number to submit approved training through the portal.