The information collected here is intended to help teachers and discussion leaders who plan to address the immigration debate in the classroom or in community venues. While some of the programming information included here is specific to the larger Santa Barbara area, most of these resources speak to issues that transcend local or regional settings. Visitors are invited to submit suggestions regarding materials that might be added to the site by sending an e-mail to the site administrator. These pages were last revised on April 30, 2007.
Basic Facts Regarding Undocumented Immigration to the U.S.
Immigrant Access to Higher Education: AB 540 and the "Dream Act"
Economic Impacts of Undocumented Immigration
Social Security, Social Services and Health Care Costs
Calendar of Santa Barbara Events, May 1-5, 2007
Tools for Teachers and Discussion Leaders
Student Protest Considerations
Materials for Immigrants (En Español )
Proclamation by Santa Barbara Mayor Marty Blum
UCSB Press Release (May 2007 Week of the Immigrant)
Request a UCSB Volunteer Speaker on Immigration Issues