NHES 2015 Appendix A Communication Materials

Appendix A
Letters

Form/Letter/Postcard
Description and Label
Screener Questionnaire NHES-1A
ECPP Questionnaire NHES-2A
PFI Questionnaire NHES-3A
PFI-HS Questionnaire NHES-3B
CWS Questionnaire NHES-4A
TWS Questionnaire NHES-5A
Advance letter –NHES-10L
Initial mail screener cover letter –
NHES-11L
Mail screener reminder postcard
7198-12P
Second mail screener cover letter –
NHES-12L
Third mail screener cover letter –
NHES-13L
Fourth mail screener cover letter –
NHES-14L
Initial web screener letter –NHES11L(W)
Web screener reminder postcard
7198-12P(W)
Second web screener letter –
NHES-12L(W)
Third web screener letter – NHES
13L(W); 3rd letter for Treatment 1
Third web screener letter – NHES14L(W); 3rd letter for Treatment 2
Fourth web screener letter –NHES15L(W); 4th letter for Treatments 1
and 2
Initial topical cover letter – used in
ECPP only NHES-21L
Topical reminder postcard – used
for PFI, PFI-HS, ECPP, CWS, and
TWS mailing 7198-22P
Second topical cover letter – used in
ECPP NHES-22L
Third topical cover letter - used in
ECPP NHES-23L
Fourth topical cover letter – used in
ECPP, PFI, and PFI-HS NHES-24L
Initial topical cover letter – used in
PFI NHES-31L
Second topical cover letter – used in
PFI NHES-32L
Third topical cover letter - used in
PFI NHES-33L

Formtype
11
21
31
32
41
51
10
11

First
Mailing
01
01
01
01
01
01

Second
Mailing
02
02
02
02
02
02

Third
Mailing
03
03
03
03
03
03

Fourth
Mailing
04
04
04
04
04
04

01

11

02

11

03

11

04
01

02
03
11

03
04

11
21

01

21

02

21

03

21, 31, 32
31
31
31

04
01
02
03

Initial topical cover letter – used in
PFI-HS NHES-31L(a)
Second topical cover letter – used in
PFI-HS NHES-32L(a)
Third topical cover letter - used in
PFI-HS NHES-33L(a)
Initial topical cover letter – used in
CWS and TWS NHES-41L
Second topical cover letter – used in
CWS and TWS NHES-42L
Third topical cover letter - used in
CWS and TWS NHES-43L
Fourth topical cover letter – used in
CWS and TWS NHES-44L

32

01

32

02

32
41, 51
41, 51
41, 51
41, 51

03
01
02
03
04

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-10L
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I am pleased to inform you that the U.S. Census Bureau has selected your household to
participate in the 2015 National Household Education Survey, which we are conducting on
behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. This survey collects information on the education
of people in the United States. The study provides vital information that is used to improve
education for everyone—information that is not available anywhere else. The results will help
policymakers, researchers, and educators understand the educational needs of our diverse
population in changing times. This survey is about all of us!
Your household was chosen at random as part of this scientific study, and we cannot replace
you with someone else. Although your participation is voluntary, your answers will make sure
that households like yours are counted. Every type of household in America needs to be
included in the survey.
You should receive the invitation to participate in the study in the mail within the next week.
 It usually takes 8 minutes or less to fill out the survey.
 We will include a small token of our appreciation for your participation in this study.
If you would like more information on the study, please visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/
or contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this important study.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
census.gov

Authorization and Confidentiality of Information
The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to
conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting
this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your
answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected to
the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

NHES-10L (11-2014)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-11L
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national research study for the U.S.
Department of Education, and we need your help. This survey is the first step in a study that
provides vital information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—this
information is not available anywhere else.
Please fill out this survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope that is provided.
• It usually takes 8 minutes or less to fill out the survey.
• The questionnaire will help us find households that have adults or children with a range
of education or work training experiences. This information is used later to ask those
households more about their experiences.
• Even if no one in your household is currently enrolled in school or working, it is still
important that you return this survey so that every type of household in America is
represented.
• The results of this study will help policymakers, researchers, and educators understand
the education and work training needs of our diverse population in changing times.
Your household was chosen as part of this voluntary scientific study, and we cannot replace
you with someone else. All information you provide may only be used for statistical purposes
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as
required by law (20 USC § 9573).
We have enclosed a cash token of our appreciation. If you have questions or need
assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. You can find more information
about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Thank you for taking part in this important study.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosures
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
7198-12P
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Last week we mailed you a questionnaire for a study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. If
someone in your household has already returned the survey, we thank you very much for your help.
If you have not completed and returned your survey, please do so right away. We need to hear from
everyone and your help is very important to us. Your household was randomly selected to take part in this
survey and cannot be replaced.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 1–888–840–8353. Thank you.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-12L
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national research study for the U.S.
Department of Education. A few weeks ago, we mailed a survey to your address and asked
that a member of your household complete and return the questionnaire. We have not yet
received your response. We are writing again because we need your help. This survey is the
first step in a study that provides vital information that is used to improve education for people
of all ages—information that is not available anywhere else.
Please fill out this survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope that is provided.
• It usually takes about 8 minutes or less to fill out the survey.
The questionnaire will help us find households that have adults or children with a range of
education or work training experiences. This information is used later to ask more about those
experiences.
• Even if no one in your household is currently enrolled in school or working, it is still
important that you return this survey. Every type of household in America needs to be
included.
Your household was chosen as part of this voluntary scientific study, and we cannot replace you
with someone else. All information you provide may only be used for statistical purposes and may
not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20
USC § 9573). The results of this study will help policymakers, researchers, and educators
understand the education and work training needs of our diverse population in changing times.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.
You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Thank you for taking part in this important study.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-13L
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I am writing to request that a member of your household complete a brief questionnaire as
part of an important national research study being conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for
the U.S. Department of Education. I have written twice previously, but we have not yet
received your completed questionnaire.
We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the importance of
your response.
As mentioned in earlier letters, this short questionnaire is the first step in a study that
provides valuable information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—
information that is not available anywhere else. The results will help policymakers,
researchers, and educators understand the education and work training needs of our nation.
Your household was selected to represent thousands of households like yours, and every
type of household in America needs to be included in the survey.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.
You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Please fill out the enclosed questionnaire and return it in the postage-paid envelope as soon
as possible. Thank you for taking part in this important study.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosures

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to
conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting
this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your
answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected
to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-14L
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I am writing to request a few minutes of your time to help with a vital study being conducted
by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education.
The short questionnaire enclosed helps us identify households that have adults and children
with a range of educational experiences for this national education and work training research
study. Even if your household does not have anyone currently enrolled in school or working, it
is still important that you return a completed survey to us within the next two weeks using the
enclosed envelope.
This is your household’s last chance to participate in this important study.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.
You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosures

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to
conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting
this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your
answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected
to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-11L(W)
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

A few weeks ago we wrote to ask you to participate in an important national research study the
U.S Census Bureaus is conducting for the U.S. Department of Education. Now we are writing
to tell you how to participate in the study. This survey is the first step in a study that provides
vital information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—this information is not
available anywhere else. We need your help!
Please complete the survey on the Internet. Your responses will be collected on a secure
website. To access the survey:
1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015
2. Enter your username:
3. Enter your case-sensitive password:
4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.
We realize that not all households have Internet access. If this is the case for your household,
in about XXX weeks we will send a paper version of the questionnaire to your household. If
you would like to receive one sooner please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-8408353.
This survey will help us find households that have adults or children with a range of education
or work training experiences. This information is used to later ask those household more about
their experiences.
 It usually takes 8 minutes or less to fill out the survey.
 The results of this study will help policymakers, researchers, and educators understand
the education and work training needs of our diverse population in changing times.
Your household was chosen as part of this voluntary scientific study, and we cannot replace
you with someone else. All information you provide may only be used for statistical purposes
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as
required by law (20 USC § 9573).
If you have questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-8408353. You can find more information about this study online at
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
We have enclosed a cash token of our appreciation. Thank you for taking part in this important
study.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosurecensus.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
7198-12P(W)
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Last week we mailed you a letter inviting you to participate in a study sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Education. If someone in your household has already completed the survey, we thank you very much for
your help.
If you have not completed your survey, please do so right away. We need to hear from everyone and your
help is very important to us. Your household was randomly selected to take part in this survey and cannot
be replaced.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 1–888–840–8353. Thank you.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-12L(W)
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national research study for the U.S.
Department of Education. A few weeks ago, we mailed a letter to your address and asked that
a member of your household complete the survey over the Internet. We have not yet received
your response. We are writing again because we need your help. This survey is the first step in
a study that provides vital information that is used to improve education for people of all
ages—information that is not available anywhere else.
Please complete the survey over the Internet. Your responses will be collected on a
secure website. To access to your survey:
1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015
2. Enter your username:
3. Enter your case-sensitive password:
4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.
We realize that not all households have Internet access. If this is the case for your household,
in about XXX weeks we will send a paper version of the questionnaire to your household
This survey will help us find households that have adults and children with a range of
education or work training experiences. This information is used later to ask more about those
experiences.
It usually takes only about 8 minutes to fill out. Even if no one in your household is currently
enrolled in school or training, it is still important that you return this survey. Every type of
household in America needs to be included.
Your household was chosen as part of this voluntary scientific study, and we cannot replace
you with someone else. All information you provide may only be used for statistical purposes
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as
required by law (20 USC § 9573). The results of this study will help policymakers,
researchers, and educators understand the education and work training needs of our diverse
population in changing times.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888840-8353. You can find more information about this study online at
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Thank you for taking part in this important study.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosurecensus.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-13L(W)
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I am writing again to request a few minutes of your time to help with a vital study being
conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education.
We have mailed this letter using rush delivery because of the importance of your response.
This short Internet survey helps us identify households that have adults and children with a
range of educational experiences for this national education and work training research study.
Even if your household does not have anyone currently enrolled in school or working, it is still
important that you complete the survey within the next two weeks.
Please complete the survey on the Internet. Your responses will be collected on a
secure website. To access your survey:
1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015
2. Enter your username:
3. Enter your case-sensitive password:
4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.
We realize that not all households have Internet access. If this is the case for your household,
in about XXX weeks we will send a paper version of the questionnaire to your household.


It usually only takes about 8 minutes to complete the survey.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888840-8353.
You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure
The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to
conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting
this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your
answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected
to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-14L(W)
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I am writing to request that a member of your household complete a brief Internet survey as part of an
important national research study being conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of
Education. I have written previously, but we have not yet received your response.
We have mailed this package using rush delivery because of the importance of your response.
To complete your survey on the Internet, please follow the instructions below. Your
responses will be collected on a secure website. To access your survey:
1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015
2. Enter your username:
3. Enter your case-sensitive password:
4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.
Alternatively, for your convenience, you may complete the paper questionnaire included with this mailing
and return it in the enclosed pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope.


It should only take about 8 minutes to complete the survey.

As mentioned in earlier letters, this short survey is the first step in a study that provides valuable
information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—information that is not available
anywhere else. The results will help policymakers, researchers, and educators understand the education
and work training needs of our nation. Your household was selected to represent thousands of
households like yours, and every type of household in America needs to be included in the survey.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-840-8353.
You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Thank you for taking part in this important study.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosures
The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to
conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting
this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your
answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected
to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
NHES-15L(W)
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I am writing to request a few minutes of your time to help with a vital study being conducted
by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education.
This short Internet survey helps us identify households that have members with a range of
educational experiences for this national education and work training research study. Even if
your household does not have anyone currently enrolled in school or working, it is still
important that you complete the survey within the next two weeks.
Please complete the survey on the Internet. Your responses will be collected on a
secure website. To access your survey:
1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015
2. Enter your username:
3. Enter your case-sensitive password:
4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.
Alternatively, for your convenience, you may complete the paper questionnaire included with
this mailing and return it in the enclosed pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope.


It should only take about 8 minutes to fill out the survey.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888840-8353.
You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure
The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to
conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting
this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your
answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected
to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

NHES-21L
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census
Bureau conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your
response. I’m now asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important
study. The study is used by educators, policymakers, and researchers to understand
the educational experiences and needs of all children in the United States.
The survey you completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household.
When completing the enclosed survey, please answer about:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
This national education study will provide much needed information about children’s
early learning, the programs in which children participate, and how families prepare
children for school. Your response to this survey is important to help provide a clear
picture of children’s educational experiences in the United States. Please be assured
that your participation is voluntary and all information you give may be used only for
statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any
other purpose except as required by law (Section 9573, 20 U.S. Code). Your
responses will be combined with those of others to produce national statistics about
children’s educational experiences.
The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education
is authorized to conduct this survey (20 USC § 9543). More details about the study
are provided on the back of the enclosed survey and online at
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
We have enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation in this study.
Thank you in advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take
about 20 minutes to complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed
envelope. If you have any questions about the study or need replacement materials
please call us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
7198-22P
(11-2014)

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Last week we mailed you a follow-up questionnaire for a study conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S.
Department of Education. That questionnaire is the second and final step for you to participate in this important
study about education in our country. If someone in your household has already returned the survey, we thank you
very much for your help.
If you have not completed and returned your survey, please do so right away. We need to hear from everyone and
your help is very important to us. Your household was randomly selected to take part in this survey and cannot be
replaced.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 1–888–840–8353. Thank you.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-22L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national education study for the U.S.
Department of Education about children’s early learning, the programs in which children
participate, and how families prepare children for school. About three weeks ago, we mailed a
survey to your household about the child listed below:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
We have not yet received a response from your household. You were sent that survey (and the
replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed a short survey we
conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing again because your
household’s response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results.
Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as soon as
possible. It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out this survey. This survey is the final part
of this important study.
If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached toll-free
at 1–888–840–8353.More details about the study are provided on the back of the enclosed
survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-23L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household complete a brief questionnaire
about the child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your
household completed.
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed questionnaire. You were sent that
survey (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed
a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau conducted for the U.S. Department of
Education. In that short survey, you told us this child lived here, and we have randomly
selected that child to ask about in this follow-up survey.
We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the
importance of your response.
•

It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out the survey.

As mentioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides
information about children’s early learning, the programs in which children
participate, and how families prepare children for school. Your responses to this
survey will help provide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in the
United States.
Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope
as soon as possible.
If you have questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and can be reached
toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of
the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Thank you.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-24L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I have written previously to request that your household complete a survey about the child listed
below. Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed survey. The results of this study
are used by policymakers, researchers and educators to understand and improve education in
the United States.
This is your household’s last opportunity to participate in this important education study.
It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out this survey. Please respond about the child listed below:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
Once you have completed the survey, enclose the survey in the envelope provided and
return it as soon as possible. The postage is already paid so you can drop it in any
mailbox.
If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached by
telephone at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of the
enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-31L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau
conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your response. I’m now
asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important study. The study is
used by educators, policymakers, and researchers to understand the educational
experiences and needs of all children in the United States.
The survey you completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household.
When completing the enclosed survey, please answer about:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
This national education study will provide much needed information about how schools
and families work together to promote children’s learning. Your response to this survey
is important as it will help provide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in
the United States. Please be assured that your participation is voluntary and all
information you give may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed,
or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (Section
9573, 20 U.S. Code). Your responses will be combined with those of others to produce
national statistics about children’s educational experiences.
The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is
authorized to conduct this survey (20 USC § 9543). More details about the study are
provided on the back of the enclosed survey and online at
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
We have enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation in this study. Thank
you in advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take about 20
minutes to complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. If
you have any questions about the study or need replacement materials please call us
toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-32L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national education study for the
U.S. Department of Education about how schools and families work together to promote
children’s learning. About three weeks ago, we mailed a survey to your household about
the child listed below:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
We have not yet received a response from your household. You were sent that survey
(and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed a
short survey that we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing
again because your household’s response is important in ensuring that the U.S.
Department of Education obtains accurate results.
Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as soon
as possible. It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out this survey. This survey is
the final part of this important study.
If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached
toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of
the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-33L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household a brief questionnaire about the
child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your household
completed.
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed questionnaire. You were sent that
survey (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed
a short survey the U.S. Census Bureau conducted for the U.S. Department of Education.
In that short survey, you told us this child lived here, and we have randomly selected th at
child to ask about in this follow-up survey.
We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the
importance of your response.
As mentioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides
information on how schools and families work together to promote children’s
learning. Your responses to this survey will help provide a clear picture of
children’s educational experiences in the United States.
Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope
as soon as possible.
•

It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out the survey.

If you have questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and can be reached
by telephone toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on
the back of the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank
you.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-31L(a)
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau
conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your response. I’m now
asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important study.


This national education study is the only study that provides nationally
representative information on homeschooling practices and resources in the
United States.



Although your participation is voluntary, your response to this survey is
important. It will help provide a clear picture of all children’s educational
experiences in the United States.

The survey you completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. When
completing the enclosed survey, please answer about:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
Please be assured that all information you give may be used only for statistical purposes
and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as
required by law (Section 9573, 20 U.S. Code). Your responses will be combined with those
of others to produce national statistics about children’s educational experiences.
The National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S. Department of Education is
authorized to conduct this survey (20 USC § 9543). More details about the study are
provided on the back of the enclosed survey and online at
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
We have enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation in this study. Thank
you in advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take about 20
minutes to complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. If
you have any questions about the study, need replacement materials, or are no longer
homeschooling this child, please call us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-32L(a)
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national study for the U.S.
Department of Education that provides nationally representative information on
homeschooling practices and resources in the United States. About three weeks ago, we
mailed a survey to your household about the child listed below:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
We have not yet received a response from your household. You were sent that survey
(and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household returned a short
survey we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing again
because your household’s response is important in ensuring that the U.S. Department of
Education obtains accurate results.
Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as soon
as possible. It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out this survey. This survey is
the final part of this important study.
If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached
toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of
the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-33L(a)
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household complete a brief questionnaire
about the child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your
household filled out.
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Grade:
Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed questionnaire. You were sent
those surveys (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household
completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau conducted for the U.S.
Department of Education. In that short survey, you told us this child lived here, and we
have randomly selected that child to ask about in this follow-up survey.
We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the importance
of your response.
As mentioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides important
information on homeschooling practices and resources. Your response to this survey will
help provide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in the United States.
Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as
soon as possible.


It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out the survey.

If you have questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and can be reached
toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of
the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank you.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-41L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau
conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your response. I’m now
asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important study. The study is
used by educators, policymakers, and researchers to understand work-related
education, training, and credentials for all adults in the United States.
The survey you completed stated that the person listed below lives in this household.
When completing the enclosed survey, please answer about:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
This national education study will provide much needed information about the kinds of
training and credentials that adults get for work. Please be assured that your
participation is voluntary and all information you give may be used only for statistical
purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose
except as required by law (Section 9573, 20 U.S. Code). Your responses will be
combined with those of others to produce national statistics about adult training and
credentials.
The National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S. Department of Education is
authorized to conduct this survey under law (20 USC § 9543). More details about the
study are provided on the back of the enclosed survey and online at
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
We have enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation. Thank you in
advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take 10 minutes to
complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. If you have any
questions about the study or need replacement materials please call us toll-free at 1–
888–840–8353.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-42L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national education study for the U.S.
Department of Education about the education, training, and credentials that adults get for
work. About three weeks ago, we mailed a survey to your household about the person listed
below:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
We have not yet received a response from your household. You were sent that survey (and
the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed a short
survey we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing again because
your household’s response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results.
Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as soon as
possible. It should only take about 10 minutes to fill out this survey. This survey is the final
part of this important study.
If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached
toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of
the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-43L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household a brief questionnaire about the
adult household member listed below. This person was selected based on an earlier
survey that your household completed.
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed questionnaire. You were sent
that survey (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household
completed a short survey we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. In that
short survey, you told us this person lived here, and we have randomly selected that
person to ask about in this follow-up survey.
We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the importance
of your response.
As mentioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides information
about the kinds of training and credentials that adults get for work. Your responses to
this survey will help researchers and policy makers understand work-related education,
training, and credentials for all adults in the United States.
Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as
soon as possible.
•

It should only take 10 minutes or less to fill out the survey.

If you have questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and can be reached
by telephone toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on
the back of the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank
you.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure

census.gov

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

NHES-44L
(11-2014)

Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I have written previously to request that your household complete a survey about the
adult listed below. Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed survey. The
results of this study are used by policymakers, researchers and educators to understand
and improve education and work training in the United States.
This is your household’s last opportunity to participate in this important education study.
It should only take 10 minutes or less to fill out this survey. Please respond about the person listed
below:
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Once you have completed the survey, enclose the survey in the envelope provided
and return it as soon as possible. The postage is already paid so you can drop it in
any mailbox.
If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached
by telephone at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back
of the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.
Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
Enclosure
census.gov