How do I Browse or Search for Resources?

CPALMS allows you to search for resources using any one of several methods depending on what you find the most convenient.

Click the Resources menu option.

Three search methods (Note that each selection narrows the results):

1. Digging Down:
   Select the subject area from the list of subjects. 
   Select the grade level. 
   Select the audience (Educators, Parents, Students).
   Select the type to see all resources for your entire selection path.
2. Filtering: 
   Select the subject filter button and select the appropriate subject(s). To confirm the subject(s) has been selected a check will appear by the highlighted subject(s) in the dropdown.
   Select the grade level button and select the appropriate grade level(s). To confirm the grade level(s) has been selected a check will appear by the highlighted grade level(s) in the dropdown.
   Select the audience button and select the appropriate audience(s). To confirm the audience(s) has been selected a check will appear by the highlighted audience(s) in the dropdown.
   Select the type button and select the appropriate type(s). To confirm the type(s) has been selected a check will appear by the highlighted type(s) in the dropdown.
   Click the search button to see all resources for your entire selection path if combined with keyword search.
3. Simple Keyword Search:
   Enter keywords, phrases, or even known titles or resource ID numbers into the search box and click the submit button.

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Each resource searched will display a live tile.

Each tile will display tags related to the resource type, audience, and collection.

Clicking on the bold resource title at the top of the tile box will open the page for that resource. This page shows all the information and all materials for this resource.

You can click search at the top right of the search field at any point of your search to see resources. For example, you want to see all resources for a subject and grade level. Simply make the appropriate filter selections.

You will see all applied filters directly under the search field. You can click on the “x” to remove a particular filter. You can also click the clear filters button to remove all filters.

Anytime you need to start another search, make sure to select the Reset Search button on the top right of the page to clear your previous search selections.

Please note that some resources require login and due to grant restrictions other resources may be private or unavailable based on permissions and the organization to which you belong.