How to Use
Welcome to the CDE Foundation Resources Bank
This system is a comprehensive digital library of educational resources designed to help you discover, explore, and access materials for building effective educational programs. Whether you're looking for guides, tools, documents, or presentations, our resource bank provides powerful search and filtering capabilities to help you find exactly what you need.
Key Features
Discover what you can do with our resource bank
Smart Search
Use the search bar to find resources by keywords. Our intelligent search automatically corrects spelling mistakes and suggests alternatives. As you type, you'll see autocomplete suggestions to help you find what you're looking for faster.
Browse & Filter
Browse all resources and use filters to narrow your search. Filter by project, resource type, characteristics, audiences, or tags. Combine multiple filters to find exactly the resources that match your needs.
View Options
Choose between grid view for visual browsing or list view for detailed scanning. Sort resources by title, date created, or last updated to organize results the way that works best for you.
Resource Details
Click on any resource to view full details including description, metadata, tags, and related resources. Download files directly or access external links. Each resource page provides complete information to help you determine if it's right for your needs.
Getting Started
Follow these simple steps to find the resources you need
1. Start Searching
Use the search bar in the header or on the Browse Resources page. Type keywords related to what you're looking for. The system will search through titles, descriptions, and content to find matching resources.
2. Apply Filters
Narrow your results using the filter sidebar. Select specific projects, resource types, characteristics, audiences, or tags. You can combine multiple filters to refine your search and find exactly what you need.
3. Choose Your View
Switch between grid view (visual cards) and list view (detailed rows) using the view toggle. Use the sort dropdown to organize results by title, date, or update time to suit your browsing style.
4. Explore Resources
Click on any resource card to view full details. Read descriptions, check metadata, browse tags, and discover related resources. Download files or access external links directly from the resource page.
5. Access & Use
Once you've found the right resource, download files directly or follow external links. Use the related resources section to discover similar materials that might also be helpful for your work.
Quick Tips for Effective Searching
Get the most out of the resource bank with these helpful tips
Use Specific Keywords
Be specific with your search terms. Instead of "guide," try "curriculum guide" or "assessment guide" to get more targeted results.
Combine Search with Filters
Start with a broad search, then use filters to narrow down results. This helps you explore what's available while still finding exactly what you need.
Check Related Resources
When viewing a resource, scroll down to see related resources. These are automatically suggested based on similar projects, audiences, characteristics, and tags.
Don't Worry About Spelling
Our search automatically corrects common spelling mistakes. If you see a correction message, you can choose to search with the corrected term or use your original query.