The evaluation materials and instructional content relevant to the IVD process for 1972-73 are presented. Section I is an analysis of the on-site experience of the validators. Section II is an SMA evaluation of the ten national training workshops for validators and State and local project personnel. Section III contains SMA recommendations for Year II developmental activities based on input from the validators' critiques, the participant evaluation of the workshops, and SMA's involvement in the instrument design phase. Forms and materials used in the training workshops are presented in appendices. (Author/KM)