The NOWS Program Instructional Approach Standard (IAS) National Validation Program took place from March to May, 2017.  The purpose of the program was to collect data on the use of the IAS under development.  In all, the program involved field testing the IAS at seven different venues involving 18 subject matter experts observing seven different approaches to On-Water instruction. We want to thank all the venues that allowed us to visit, talk and observe their On-Water Instructional programs in action.  We invite you to take a look at the people and venues involved in the IAS field-testing program.