This discussion of the current state of the art in the field of instructional development includes an integration of the points made by the authors of Chapters 1-12 in the book, "Instructional Development: The State of the Art, Volume I," together with additional material. A discussion of professional organizations, journals, and training programs is presented, and a list of instructional materials for preparatory programs is provided. The issues involved in funding, location of jobs within organizations, and the present state of instructional development within public and higher education are examined, and factors affecting the impact of instructional development on education and industry are identified. A theory of impact is developed, and the impact of the above mentioned issues upon the future of instructional development is discussed in terms of this theory. A 42-item bibliography is provided. (Author/EW)