New York Accredited Provider — Nontraditional Format is a designation given to organizations that have met the New York State Education Department (NOSED) standards for providing educational programs outside the traditional classroom. This designation allows organizations to offer courses or programs that can be used to fulfill the requirements for a New York State high school diploma or a college degree. Nontraditional Format providers must be approved by the NOSED and adhere to the standards outlined in the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. These include the quality and content of educational programs, the qualifications of instructors, and the assessment of student performance. The main types of New York Accredited Provider — Nontraditional Format are: 1. Distance Learning Providers: These are organizations that offer courses and programs via the internet, television, radio, or other electronic media. 2. Correspondence Education Providers: These are organizations that offer courses and programs through the postal service, telephone, or other methods of communication. 3. Non-Traditional Education Providers: These are organizations that offer courses and programs outside the traditional classroom setting, such as community-based programs, apprenticeships, and internships. 4. Continuing Education Providers: These are organizations that offer courses and programs to help adults maintain their knowledge and skills in a particular field.