Three administrator-scholars from diverse California districts share findings from their doctoral studies at Loyola Marymount University. The studies: 1) report on schooling factors and instructional experiences of six 11th grade Long Term English Learners; 2) investigate 62 early-implementing districts of the State Seal of Biliteracy; and, 3) examine the relationship between ELs with Specific Learning Disabilities and how their ELD needs were served. They will discuss how this research has informed district and site-based policies and practices.