Even with our new larger board next year, there will be very few consultants. I mean I can't share my work with the other ELA teacher since there isn't one. It's satisfying to me to see my work in a public domain. I know I will have feedback from my colleagues. Not all of it is A-1 material, but it is something.
Schools spend quite a bit of their moneys on educational resources.
Teachers often buy teacher-created materials, reference books, workbooks, etc. What I have discovered is that many do not match up with my expectations. Yes, I do take ideas from here and there. Some of the activities are right on the mark. Instead of spending money on these materials, I create my own, tailor made for my classroom.