This is one of a series of implementation documents prepared in conjunction with the revised minimum standards adopted in 1983 by the Ohio State Board of Education. The minimum standards allow school districts to provide educational options to meet specialized student needs or interests; accordingly, the purpose of this document is to describe various educational options and to provide guidelines for implementing and administering them. Options defined and discussed in detail include (1) correspondence courses, (2) educational travel, (3) independent study, (4) mentor programs, and (5) tutorial programs. The subsequent section lists and explains the specific minimum standards governing educational options. This is followed by sections discussing assessment of current educational needs of students, development of board of education policies, and procedures for administrative implementation. (TE)