# Appendix 1: Respondent Contact Materials

**Table of Contents:**  1. Initial contact letter and screener letters for mail treatment (English and Bilingual) 2. ECPP topical letters for mail treatment (English and Spanish) 3. PFI - E topical letters for mail treatment (English and Spanish) 4. PFI - H topical letters for mail treatment (English and Spanish) 5. ATES topical letters for mail treatment for national sample (English and Spanish) 6. ATES topical letters for seeded sample (no web treatm ent) (English and Spanish) 7. Initial contact letter and screener letters for web treatment 8. ECPP topical letters for web treatment 9. PFI - E topical letters for web treatment 10. PFI - H topical letters for web treatment 11. ATES topical letters for web treatment 12. Reminder postcards for web treatment 13. Reminder postcards for mail treatment (English, Bilingual, and Spanish) **Text that will be included**  **at the bottom of every letter: In letters in English:**  **Au thorization and Confidentiality of Information**  The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education, is authorized to conduct this study by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002; 20 USC § 9543). The U.S. Census Bureau is administering this survey on behalf of NCES. Yo u do not have to provide the information requested. However, the information you provide will help the Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to learn more about the educational experiences of children and families. There are no penalties should you cho ose not to participate in this study. Your answers 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 (20 USC § 9573). Your responses will be combined with those from other participants to produce summary

statistics and reports. 

## In letters in Spanish:

**Av iso sobre la autorización y la confidencialidad de la información** 



## Please note that the Census Bureau logo and formatting will all be made consistent during the Census **forms design process.** El Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación (NCES por sus siglas en inglés) dentro del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está autorizado a realizar este estudio por medio de la Reforma a la Ley de las Ciencias de la Educación del 200 2 (ESRA 2002; título 20: sección 9543). La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos administra esta encuesta en nombre de NCES. Usted no está obligado a proporcionar la información que se le pide. Sin embargo, la información que usted proporcione ayudará al Departamento de Educación en su continuo esfuerzo por mejorar las experiencias educativas de niños y familias. No existe sanción alguna si usted decidiera no participar en este estudio. Sus respuestas solo se usarán para fines estadísticos y no serán divu lgadas, utilizadas o identificables para ningún otro fin excepto en lo requerido por la le y ( 20 USC § 9573). Sus respuestas se combinarán con las de otros participantes para producir resúmenes e informes estadísticos.Initial contact

letter (mail) **NHES -**  **10L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

I am pleased to inform you that your household has been selected to participate in the 2016 National Household E du cation Su rvey . This is a U . S . Depa rtme nt of E du cation su rvey admini ste r ed by the U . S . Census Bureau. 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! Y our household was chosen at r andom as pa rt of this scie ntific stud y , and we cann ot r

epla ce you with someone els e . Although your pa rticipation is volu ntar y , your an swe r

s will ma ke su r

e that households li ke you r s a r e cou nted. Every type of household in Ameri ca needs to be included in the su rvey . You should receive the invitation to participate in the study in the mail within the next week.
 It usually ta kes 8 minutes or less to fill out the su rvey .  We will include a small to ken of our app r eciation f

or your pa rticipation in this stud y . If you would li ke mo r

e i nf ormation on the stud y

, please visit https://su rveys .n ce s .ed.g ov/nhes/ or co nta ct us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. Thank you in ad van ce f or your assi stan ce with this im p o rta nt stud y . Sin ce r el y , John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov 

# DCBilingual initial contact letter (mail) **NHES -**  **10LB(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I am pleased to inform yo u that your household has been selected to participate in the 2016 National Household Edu cation Su rvey . This is a U . S . Depa rtme nt of Edu cation su rvey that is being adm ini ste red by the U.S. Census Bureau. This survey collects information on the education of people in the United States. The study provides vital information that is used to im prove education for everyone– information that is not available anywhere else. The results will help policyma kers, researchers, and educators understand the educational needs of our diverse population in changing tim es. This survey is about all of us! Y our household was chosen at random as pa rt of this scie ntific stud y , and we cann ot repla ce y ou with som eone els e . Although y our pa rticipation is volu ntary , y our an swe r

s will ma ke su r

e that households li ke y ou r s a re cou nted. Every type of household in Am eri ca needs to be included in the su rvey . Y ou should re cei ve the i nvitation to pa rticipate in the study in the ma il within the n e xt week.


###  It usually ta kes 8 mi nutes or less to fill out the su rvey . 

###  We will include a small to ken of our app reciation f or your pa rticipation in this stud y . If y ou would li ke mo re i nf

orm ation on the stud y

, please visit https://su rvey s .n ce s .ed.g ov/nhes/ or co nta ct us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. Thank y ou in ad van ce f

or your assi stan ce with this im p o rta nt stud y . Sin ce rel y

,
John H. Thompson Director 

### U.S. Census Bureau



### Si **usted pr** 

**efiere la**  **versión en español,**  **vea al dorso**  **de la**  **carta .**  census.gov 

# DCBilingual initial contact letter (mail) - cont. **NHES -**  **10LB(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

Me complace informarle que su hogar ha sido escogido para participar en la Encuesta Nacional en Hogares sobre Educación del 2016. Esta es una encuesta del Departamento de Educación realizada por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Esta encuesta recopila información sobre la educación de las personas en los Estados Unidos. Este estudio provee información vital que se utiliza con el fin de mejorar la educación para todas las personas, información que no está disponible en ningún otro lugar. Los resultados ayudarán a las personas que establecen las normas, investigadores y educadores a entender las necesidades educativas de nuestra población diversa en tiempos de cambio. ¡Esta encuesta es sobre todos nosotros! Su hogar se escogió al azar como parte de este estudio científico y no podemos sustituir a otra persona por usted. Aunque su participación es voluntaria, sus respuestas asegurarán que se cuenten hogares como el suyo. En esta encuesta, se necesita incluir cada tipo de hogar en los Estados Unidos. Usted debe recibir por correo la invitación para participar en este estudio en la próxima semana.  Normalmente toma 8 minutos o menos para contestar este encuesta.
 Incluiremos una muestra de aprecio en señal de nuestro agradecimiento por su participación en este estudio. Si desea información adicional sobre este estudio, por favor, visite https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/ o comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Gracias de antemano por su ayuda con este estudio im portante. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos



### If **you prefer**  **English please**  **see the**  **letter on**  **the other**  **side .**  census.gov 

# DC1 st screener ma iling (mail) **NHES -**  **11L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

The U.S. Census Bureau is administering 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 survey 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 

# DCBilingual 1 st screener mailing (mail) **NHES -**  **11LB(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

The U.S. Census Bureau is administering 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 survey 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 Enclosure



### Si **usted pr**  **efiere la**  **versión en español,**  **vea al dorso**  **de la**  **carta .**  census.gov 

# DCBilingual 1 st screener mailing (mail) - cont. **NHES -**  **11LB(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos está realizando un estudio nacional importante para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y necesitamos su ayuda. Esta encuesta es el primer paso en un estudio que provee información vital que se usa con el fin de mejorar la educación para personas de todas las edades, información que no está disponible en ningún otro lugar. Por favor, complete esta encuesta y devuélvala en el sobre con el franqueo prepagado que hemos proporcionado.
 Normalmente toma 8 minutos para completar esta encuesta.
 La encuesta nos ayudará a encontrar los hogares donde hay adultos o niños con una variedad de experiencias educativas o de entrenamiento para el trabajo. Esta información se usará después para hacer preguntas adicionales sobre esas experiencias..
 Aunque no haya nadie en su hogar que esté matriculado actualmente en la escuela o esté trabajando, es importante que usted devuelva esta encuesta. Cada tipo de hogar en los Estados Unidos necesita estar incluido.
 Los resultados de este estudio ayudarán a las personas que establecen las normas, investigadores y educadores a entender las necesidades de educación y entrenamiento para el trabajo de nuestra población diversa en tiempos de cambio. Se escogió su hogar como parte de este estudio científico voluntario y no podemos sustituir a otra persona por usted. Toda la información que provea solo puede usarse para fines propósitos estadísticos y no puede divulgarse o usarse de manera que identifique a los miembros de su hogar, o para cualquier otro fin excepto según lo estipule la ley (sección 9573 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Hemos incluido dinero en efectivo en señal de nuestro agradecimiento. Si usted tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Puede encontrar por Internet información adicional sobre este estudio en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Gracias por participar en este estudio importante. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta



### Si **usted pr** 

**efiere la**  **versión en español,**  **vea al dorso**  **de la**  **carta .**  census.gov 

# DC2 nd screener ma iling (mail) **NHES -**  **12L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### The U.S. Census Bureau is adm inistering an im portant national research study for the U.S. Department of Education. A few weeks ago, we ma iled a survey to yo ur address and asked that a me mb er of your household complete and return the survey. We have not ye t received yo ur response. We are wr iting again because we need yo ur help. This survey is the first step in a study that provides vital information that is used to im prove education for people of all ages—information that is not available anywhere else. Please fill out this survey and ma il it back in the postage - paid envelope that is provided.


###  It usually takes about 8 minutes or less to fill out the survey.


###  The survey 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 im portant 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 yo u with som eone 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 policyma kers, researchers, and educators understand the education and work training needs of our diverse population in changing tim es. If yo u have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. You can find mo re information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank yo u for taking part in this im portant study . Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director 

### U.S. Census Bureau Enclosures census.gov 

# DCBilingual 2 nd screener mailing (mail) **NHES -**  **12LB(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

The U.S. Census Bureau is administering 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 survey 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 Enclosures 

### Si **usted pr**  **efiere la**  **versión en español,**  **vea al dorso**  **de la**  **carta .**  census.gov 

# DCBilingual 2 nd screener mailing (mail) - cont. **NHES -**  **12LB(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos está realizando un estudio nacional importante para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Hace unas cuantas semanas enviamos una encuesta a su dirección y solicitamos que un miembro de su hogar completara y devolviera la encuesta. Aún no hemos recibido su respuesta. Estamos escribiendo de nuevo porque necesitamos su ayuda. Esta encuesta es el primer paso en un estudio que provee información vital que se utiliza con el fin de mejorar la educación para personas de todas las edades, información que no está disponible en ningún otro lugar. Por favor, complete esta encuesta y devuélvala en el sobre con el franqueo prepagado que hemos proporcionado.
 Normalmente toma 8 minutos o menos para completar esta encuesta.
 La encuesta nos ayudará a encontrar los hogares donde hay adultos o niños con una variedad de experiencias educativas o de entrenamiento para el trabajo. Esta información se usa posteriormente para hacer preguntas adicionales sobre esas experiencias.
 Aunque no haya nadie en su hogar que esté matriculado actualmente en la escuela o esté trabajando, es importante que usted devuelva esta encuesta. Cada tipo de hogar en los Estados Unidos necesita estar incluido. Se escogió su hogar como parte de este estudio científico voluntario y no podemos sustituir a otra persona por usted. Toda la información que provea solo puede usarse para fines estadísticos y no puede divulgarse o usarse de manera que identifique a los miembros de su hogar, o para cualquier otro fin excepto según lo estipule la ley (sección 9573 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Los resultados de este estudio ayudarán a las personas que establecen las normas, investigadores y educadores a entender las necesidades de educación y entrenamiento para el trabajo de nuestra población diversa en tiempos dinámicos. Si usted tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Puede encontrar por Internet información adicional sobre este estudio en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Gracias por participar en este estudio importante. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta



### If **you prefer**  **English please**  **see the**  **letter on**  **the other**  **side .**  census.gov 

# DC3 rd screener ma iling (mail and web) **NHES -**  **13L( MW)**  **(6 -** **2015)** 

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I am writing to request that a me mb er of yo ur household complete a brief survey as part of an im portant national research study for the U.S. Department of Education adm inistered by the U.S. Census Bureau. I have written previously, but we have not yet received your completed survey. We have ma iled this survey using rush delivery because of the im portance of yo ur response. As me ntioned 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 policyma kers, researchers, and educators understand the educational and work training needs of our nation. Yo ur household was selected to represent thousands of households like yo urs, and every type of household in Am erica needs to be included in the survey . If yo u have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. You can find mo re information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Please fill out the enclosed survey and return it in the postage - paid envelope **as soon**  **as possible**  . Thank yo u for taking part in this im portant study . Sincerely,

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

census.gov 

# DCBilingual 3 rd screener ma iling (mail and web) **NHES -**  **13LB(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I am writing to request that a me mb er of yo ur household complete a brief survey as part of an im portant national research study for the U.S. Department of Education that is being adm inistered by the U.S. Census Bureau. I have written previously, but we have not yet received yo ur completed survey . We have ma iled this survey using rush delivery because of the im portance of yo ur response. As me ntioned 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 policyma kers, researchers, and educators understand the educational and work training needs of our nation. Yo ur household was selected to represent thousands of households like yo urs, and every type of household in Am erica needs to be included in the survey . If yo u have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. You can find mo re information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Please fill out the enclosed survey and return it in the postage - paid envelope **as soon**  **as possible**  . Thank yo u for taking part in this im portant study . Sincerely,

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

### Si **usted pr**  **efiere la**  **versión en español,**  **vea al dorso**  **de la**  **carta .**  census.gov 

# DCBilingual 3 rd screener mailing (mail and web) - cont. **NHES -**  **13LB(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### Le estoy escribiendo para solicitar que un mi em bro de su hogar complete una corta encuesta para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizada por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Ya le hem os escrito anteriormente pero aún no hem os recibido su encuesta completada. Le hemos enviado esta encuesta por correo usando entrega urgente por la im portancia que tiene su respuesta. Como me ncionamos en cartas anteriores, este corta encuesta es el primer paso en un estudio que provee información valiosa que se utiliza con el fin de me jorar la educación para personas de todas las edades– información que no está disponible en ningún otro lugar. Los resultados ayudarán a las personas que establecen las normas, investigadores y educadores a entender las necesidades educativas y de entrenamiento para el trabajo que tiene nuestra nación. Su hogar se escogió para representar a mi les de hogares como el suyo; todos los tipos de hogares en los Estados Unidos necesitan incluirse en esta encuesta. Si usted tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 1 –888– 840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Puede encontrar por Internet información adicional sobre este estudio en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Por favor, conteste la encuesta incluida en esta correspondencia y devuélvalo **tan pronto**  **sea posible**  en el sobre con el franqueo prepagado. Gracias por participar en este estudio im portante. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta



### If **you prefer**  **English please**  **see the**  **letter on**  **the other**  **side .**  census.gov 

# DC4 th screener ma iling (mail and web) **NHES -**  **14L(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

### 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 for the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. The short survey 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

census.gov 

# DCBilingual 4 th screener ma iling (mail and web) **NHES -**  **14LB(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I am writing to request a few m inutes of your time to help with a vital study for the U.S. Departm ent of Education that is being adm inistered by the U.S. Census Bureau. The short survey 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 im portant 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 im portant study. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. You can find mo re information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Sincerely,

John H. Thom pson Director U.S. Census Bureau Enclosures **Si usted**  **pr efiere**  **la versión en**  **español, vea**  **al dorso de**  **la carta**  **.** census.gov 

# DCBilingual 4 th screener mailing (mail and web) - cont. **NHES -**  **14LB(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### Le estoy escribiendo para solicitarle solo unos minutos de su tiem po para que nos ayude con un estudio vital para el Departam ento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizado por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. La corta encuesta incluida nos ayudará a identificar los hogares donde hay adultos y niños con una variedad de experiencias educativas para este estudio nacional sobre educación y entrenam iento para el trabajo. Aunque no haya nadie en su hogar que esté matriculado actualm ente en la escuela o esté trabajando, es im portante que usted nos devuelva la encuesta com pletada en el sobre incluido dentro de las próxim as dos sem anas. Esta es la últim a oportunidad que tiene su hogar de participar en esta estudio im portante. Si usted tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros llam ando al 1 –888–840–8353. La llam ada es gratis. Puede encontrar por Internet inform ación adicional sobre este estudio en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Atenta mente,

John H. Thom pson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

**If you**  **prefer English**  **please see**  **the letter**  **on the**  **other side** **.** census.gov 

# DC1 st ECPP mailing (mail) **NHES -** **21L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### A few weeks ago yo ur household com pleted a short survey from the U.S. Department of Education adm inistered by the U.S. Census Bureau. Thank you for your response. I’m now asking you to help us by com pl eting the final pa rt of this im p o rta nt stud y . The study is used by edu cato r s , p olicym a ke r

s , and researchers to understand the educational experiences and needs of all children in the United States. The survey yo u completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. Wh en completing the enclosed su rvey

, please an swer a b out: Name: Age: Sex: 

### Grade: This national education study will provide mu ch needed information about children’s early learning, the p r og ram s in which child ren pa rticipate, and h ow f am ilies p repa re child ren f or school. Y

our res p onse to this survey is im portant to help provide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in the United States. Please be assured that yo ur participation is voluntary and all information yo u give may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable fo rm for any other purpose except as requi red by l aw (20 USC § 9573). Y our res p onses will be com bined with those of othe r s to p r odu ce 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 yo ur participation in this stud y . Thank you in advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take about 20 mi nutes to complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. If yo u have any questions about the study or need replacement materials please call us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. Sin ce rel y

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

# DCSpanish 1 st ECPP

ma iling (m ail) **NHES -** **21LS(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### Hace unas semanas su hogar completó una corta encuesta para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizada por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Gracias por su respuesta. Ahora le pido que nos ayude completando la parte final de este estudio im portante. Educadores, personas que establecen las normas e investigadores usan este estudio para entender las experiencias educativas y las necesidades de los niños en los Estados Unidos. En la encuesta que usted completó nos indicó que el niño cuyo nom bre aparece a continuación vive en este hogar. Al completar la encuesta adjunta, por favor, conteste con respecto a: 

### Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Este estudio nacional proveerá información necesaria sobre el aprendizaje de los niños pequeños, los programas en los cuales participan los niños y cómo las fa mi lias preparan a los niños para la escuela. Su respuesta a esta encuesta es im portante para ayudar a proveer una im agen clara de la experiencia educativa de los niños en los Estados Unidos. Puede estar seguro de que su participación es voluntaria y toda la información que usted proporcione solo puede usarse para fines estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse o usarse de ma nera que identifique a los mi em bros de su hogar, o para ningún otro fin, excepto según lo estipule la le y (sección 9573 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Sus respuestas se combinarán con las de otras personas para producir estadísticas nacionales sobre las experiencias educativas de los niños. El Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está autorizado a realizar esta encuesta (sección 9543 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Se proveen má s detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Hemos incluido dinero en efectivo como señal de nuestro agradecimiento por su participación en este estudio. Gracias de antemano por su continua participación. La encuesta solo debe tomar aproximadamente 20 mi nutos. Por favor, devuelva la encuesta completada en el sobre que se incluye. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el estudio o necesita materiales de reemplazo, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Atentamente,
John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta census.gov 

# DC2 nd ECPP mailing (mail) **NHES -** **22L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### The U.S. Census Bureau is adm inistering an im portant national education study for the U.S. Department of Education about children’s early learning, the programs in which children participate, and how fa mi lies prepare children for school. About three weeks ago, we ma iled a survey to yo ur household about the child listed below: Name:

Age: Sex: 

### Grade: We h ave n ot yet re cei ved a res p onse fr om y our household. Y

ou we re se nt that su rvey (and the repla cem e nt enclosed with this letter) because yo ur household completed a short survey we administered for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing again because yo ur household’s response is im portant in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. Please fill out the enclosed survey and ma il it back in the postage - paid envelope as soon as possible. It should only ta ke 20 mi nutes or less to fill out this su rvey . This su rvey is the final pa rt of this im p o rta nt stud y . If yo u 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/. Sin ce rel y

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

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 2 nd ECPP

ma iling (m ail) **NHES -** **22LS(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos está realizando un estudio nacional importante de la educación para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos sobre el aprendizaje de los niños pequeños, los programas en los cuales participan los niños y cómo las familias preparan a los niños para la escuela. Hace aproximadamente tres semanas, le enviamos por correo a su hogar una encuesta sobre el niño cuyo nom bre aparece a continuación: 

### Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Todavía no hem os recibido una respuesta de su hogar. Se le envió la encuesta (y el reemplazo incluido con esta carta) porque su hogar completó una corta encuesta que llevamos a cabo para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Le escribimos de nuevo porque la respuesta de su hogar es im portante para asegurar que obtengamos resultados precisos. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta y devuélvala por correo en el sobre con el franqueo prepagado tan pronto como sea posible. Solo debe tomar 20 mi nutos o me nos para completar la encuesta. Esta encuesta es la parte final de este estudio im portante. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, con mu cho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede llamarnos al 1 –888– 840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Se proveen má s detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

census.gov 

# DC3 rd ECPP mailing (mail and web) **NHES -** **23L(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household com plete a brief survey about the child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your household completed.

Name: Age: Sex: 

### Grade: U nf o rtunatel y

, we h ave n ot yet re cei ved y our com pl eted su rvey

. Y ou we re i nvited to ta ke that su rvey because your household com pleted a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau adm inistered for the U.S. Depa rtme nt of Edu cation. In that sho rt su rvey , y ou told us this child li ved he re, and we h ave randomly sele cted that child to ask a b out in this f oll ow- up su rvey

. We have ma iled this survey using rush delivery because of the im portance of yo ur response. 

###  It should only ta ke 20 mi nutes or less to fill out the su rvey . As me ntioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides information about children’s early learning, the p r

og ram s in which child ren pa rticipate, and h ow f am ilies p repa re child ren f or school. Y

our 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 ma il it back in the postage - paid envelope **as soon**  **as possible**  . If yo u 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 yo u. Sin ce rel y

, John H. Thompson Director 

### U.S. Census Bureau Enclosures

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 3 rd ECPP

ma iling (mail and web) **NHES -** **23LS(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### Yo le escribí hace unas cuantas semanas para solicitar que su hogar completara una encuesta breve acerca del niño cuyo nombre aparece a continuación. Se seleccionó este niño basado en una encuesta anterior que su hogar completó. 

### Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Desafortunadamente, no hemos recibido su encuesta com pletada todavía. Se le invitó a realizar esa encuesta porque su hogar com pletó una corta encuesta que la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos llevó a cabo para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. En esa corta encuesta, usted nos indicó que ese niño vive aquí y nosotros hem os seleccionado al azar a ese niño para preguntar sobre él en esta encuesta de seguimiento. Hemos enviado esta encuesta por correo usando entrega urgente por la im portancia que tiene su respuesta. 

###  Solo debe tomar 20 mi nutos o me nos para completar la encuesta. Como me ncionamos anteriormente, esta encuesta es el paso final en un estudio que provee información sobre el aprendizaje de los niños pequeños, los programas en los cuales participan los niños y cómo las fa mi lias preparan a los niños para la escuela. Sus respuestas a esta encuesta ayudarán a proveer una im agen clara de las experiencias educativas de los niños en los Estados Unidos. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta y devuélvala por correo en el sobre con el franqueo prepagado 

### tan **pronto como**  **le sea**  **posible** . Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, con mu cho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede llamarnos al 1 –888– 840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Se proveen má s detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta census.gov 

# DC4 th mailing for ECPP, PFI - E, and PFI - H (m ail and web) **NHES -** **24L(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  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. U nf o rtunatel y

, we h ave n ot yet re cei ved y our com pl eted su rvey

. The results of this study a re used by policyma kers, researchers and educators to understand and im prove education in the United States. This is y our household’s la st op p o rtuni t y to pa rticipate in this im p o rta nt edu cation stud y . It should only ta ke 20 mi nutes or less to fill out this su rvey . Please res p ond a b out the child li sted bel ow: Name: Age: Sex: 

### Grade: On ce y ou h ave com pl eted the su rvey , enclose the su rvey in the e nvelope p rovided and return it **as soon**  **as possible**  . The postage is already paid so yo u can drop it in any ma ilbox. If yo u 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/. Sin ce rel y

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

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 4 th mailing

for ECPP, PFI - E, and PFI - H (mail and web) **NHES -** **24LS(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### He escrito anteriormente para solicitar que su hogar complete una encuesta sobre el niño o la niña listada a continuación. Desafortunadamente, todavía no hemos recibido su encuesta completada. Los resultados de este estudio los usarán las personas que establecen las normas, investigadores y educadores para entender y me jorar la educación en los Estados Unidos. Esta es la última oportunidad que tiene su hogar de participar en este estudio importante sobre la educación. Solo debe tomar 20 mi nutos o me nos para completar esta encuesta. Por favor, responda acerca del niño cuyo nombre aparece a continuación: 

### Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Una vez haya completado la encuesta, póngala en el sobre que hem os proporcionado y devuélvala **tan pronto**  **como le**  **sea posible**  . El sobre lleva el franqueo pagado, por lo que usted puede echarla en cualquier buzón. Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda, con mu cho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede comunicarse con nosotros llam ando al 1 –888–840–8353. Se proveen má s detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

census.gov 

# DC1 st PFI - E mailing (mail) **NHES -** **31L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### A few weeks ago yo ur household com pleted a short survey from the U.S. Department of Education adm inistered by the U.S. Census Bureau. Thank you for your response. I’m now asking you to help us by com pl eting the final pa rt of this im p o rta nt stud y . The study is used by edu cato r s , p olicym a ke r

s , and researchers to understand the educational experiences and needs of all children in the United States. The survey yo u completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. Wh en completing the enclosed su rvey

, please an swer a b out: Name: Age: Sex: 

### Grade: This national education study will provide mu ch needed information about how schools and fa mi lies work tog ether to p r

om ote child ren’s learning. Y our res p onse to this su rvey is im p o rta nt as it will help p rovide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in the United States. Please be assured that yo ur 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 (20 USC § 9573). Y our res p onses will be combined with those of othe r s to p r odu ce national stati sti c s a b out child ren’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 yo ur participation in this stud y . Thank you in advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take about 20 mi nutes to complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. If yo u have any questions about the study or need replacement materials please call us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. Sin ce rel y

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

# DCSpanish 1 st PFI - E ma iling (m ail) **NHES -** **31LS(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

Hace unas semanas su hogar completó una corta encuesta para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizada por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Gracias por su respuesta. Ahora le pido que nos ayude completando la parte final de este estudio importante. Educadores, personas que establecen las normas e investigadores usan este estudio para entender las experiencias educativas y las necesidades de los niños en los Estados Unidos. En la encuesta que usted completó se indicó que el niño cuyo nombre aparece a continuación vive en este hogar. Al completar la encuesta adjunta, por favor, conteste con respecto a:

Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Este estudio nacional proveerá información necesaria sobre como las escuelas y las familias trabajan juntas para fomentar el aprendizaje en los niños. Su respuesta a esta encuesta es importante ya que ayudará a proveer una imagen clara de la experiencia educativa de los niños en los Estados Unidos. Puede estar seguro de que su participación es voluntaria y toda la información que usted proporcione solo puede usarse para fines estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse o usarse de manera que identifique a los miembros de su hogar, o para ningún otro fin, excepto según lo estipule la ley (sección 9573 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Sus respuestas se combinarán con las de otras personas para producir estadísticas nacionales sobre las experiencias educativas de los niños. El Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está autorizado a realizar esta encuesta (sección 9543 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Se proveen más detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Hemos incluido dinero en efectivo como señal de nuestro agradecimiento por su participación en este estudio. Gracias de antemano por su continua participación. La encuesta solo debe tomar aproximadamente 20 minutos. Por favor, devuelva la encuesta completada en el sobre que se incluye. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el estudio o necesita materiales de reemplazo, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 1 – 888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta census.gov 

# DC2 nd PFI - E mailing (mail) **NHES -** **32L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an an im portant national education study for the U.S. Department of Education about how schools and fa mi lies work together to promote children’s learning. About three weeks ago, we ma iled a survey to your household about the child listed below:

Name: Age: Sex: 

### Grade: We h ave n ot yet re cei ved a res p onse fr om y our household. Y

ou we re se nt that su rvey (and the repla cem e nt enclosed with this letter) because yo ur household completed a short survey that we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing again because yo ur household’s response is im portant in ensuring that the U.S. Department of Education obtains accurate results. Please fill out the enclosed survey and ma il it back in the postage - paid envelope as soon as possible. It should only ta ke 20 mi nutes or less to fill out this su rvey . This su rvey is the final pa rt of this im p o rta nt stud y . If yo u 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/. Sin ce rel y

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

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 2 nd PFI - E ma iling (m ail) **NHES -** **32LS(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos está realizando un estudio nacional importante de la educación para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos que provee información representativa de toda la nación sobre cómo las familias y escuelas trabajan juntas para promover el aprendizaje de los niños. Hace aproximadamente tres semanas, le enviamos por correo a su hogar una encuesta sobre el niño cuyo nombre aparece a continuación:

Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Todavía no hemos recibido una respuesta de su hogar. Se le envió esa encuesta (y el reemplazo incluido con esta carta) porque su hogar completó una corta encuesta que llevamos a cabo para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Le escribimos de nuevo porque la respuesta de su hogar es importante para asegurar que el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos obtenga resultados precisos. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta y devuélvala por correo en el sobre con franqueo prepagado tan pronto como sea posible. Solo debe tomar 20 minutos o menos para completar la encuesta. Esta encuesta es la parte final de este estudio importante. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, con mucho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede llamarnos al 1 – 888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Se proveen más detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

census.gov 

# DC3 rd PFI - E mailing (mail and web) **NHES -** **33L(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household com plete a brief survey about the child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your household completed.

Name: Age: Sex: 

### Grade: U nf o rtunatel y

, we h ave n ot yet re cei ved y our com pl eted su rvey

. Y ou we re i nvited to ta ke that su rvey because your household com pleted a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau adm inistered for the U.S. Depa rtme nt of Edu cation. In that sho rt su rvey , y ou told us this child li ved he re, and we h ave randomly sele cted that child to ask a b out in this f oll ow- up su rvey

. We have ma iled this survey using rush delivery because of the im portance of yo ur response. 

###  It should only ta ke 20 mi nutes or less to fill out the su rvey . As me ntioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides information on how schools and f am ilies work tog ether to p rom ote child ren’s learning. Y our res p onses to this su rvey will help p rovide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in the United States. Please fill out the enclosed survey and ma il it back in the postage - paid envelope **as soon**  **as possible**  . If yo u 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 yo u. Sin ce rel y

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

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 3 rd PFI - E ma iling (m ail and web) **NHES -** **33LS(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### Yo le escribí hace unas cuantas semanas para solicitar que su hogar completara una encuestra breve acerca del niño cuyo nombre aparece a continuación. Se seleccionó este niño basado en una encuesta anterior que su hogar completó.



### Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Desafortunadamente, no hemos recibido su encuesta com pletada todavía. Se le invitó a realizar esa encuesta porque su hogar com pletó una corta encuesta que la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos llevó a cabo para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. En esa corta encuesta, usted nos indicó que ese niño vive aquí y nosotros hem os seleccionado al azar a ese niño para preguntar sobre él en esta encuesta de seguimiento. Hemos enviado esta encuesta por correo usando entrega urgente por la im portancia que tiene su respuesta.


###  Solo debe tomar 20 mi nutos o menos para completar la encuesta. Como me ncionamos anteriormente, esta encuesta es el paso final en un estudio que provee información sobre cómo las escuelas y las fa mi lias trabajan juntas para fomentar el aprendizaje en los niños. Sus respuestas a esta encuesta ayudarán a proveer una im agen clara de las experiencias educativas de los niños en los Estados Unidos. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta y devuélvala por correo en el sobre con el franqueo prepagado **tan pronto**  **como le**  **sea posible**  . Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, con mu cho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede llamarnos al 1 –888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Se proveen má s detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Gracias. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

census.gov 

# DC

### The 4 th 

### ma iling for ECPP, PFI - E, and PFI - H (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 24L(MW)**  **(6 -** **2015)**1 st PFI - H mailing

(mail) **NHES -** **31LA(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey from the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. 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 (20 USC § 9573). 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 Enclosures census.gov 

# DCSpanish 1 st PFI - H ma iling (m ail) **NHES -** **31LAS(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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

Hace unas semanas su hogar completó una corta encuesta para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizada por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Gracias por su respuesta. Ahora le pido que nos ayude completando la parte final de este estudio importante.  Este estudio nacional sobre la educación es el **único estudio**  **que provee**  **información representativa**  **de toda**  **la nación**  **sobre las**  **prácticas y**  **recursos de**  **la instrucción**  **escolar en**  **el hogar**  .  Aunque su participación es voluntaria, **su respuesta**  **a esta**  **encuesta es**  **importante** . Su respuesta ayudará a proveer una imagen clara de las experiencias educativas de los niños en los Estados Unidos. En la encuesta que usted completó se indicó que el niño cuyo nombre aparece a continuación vive en este hogar. Al completar la encuesta adjunta, por favor, conteste con respecto a:

Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Puede estar seguro de que toda la información que usted proporcione solo puede usarse para fines estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse o usarse de manera que identifique a los miembros de su hogar, o para ningún otro fin, excepto según lo estipule la ley (sección 9573 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Sus respuestas se combinarán con las de otras personas para producir estadísticas nacionales sobre las experiencias educativas de los niños. El Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está autorizado a realizar esta encuesta (sección 9543 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Se proveen más detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Hemos incluido dinero en efectivo como señal de nuestro agradecimiento por su participación en este estudio. Gracias de antemano por su continua participación. La encuesta solo debe tomar aproximadamente 20 minutos. Por favor, devuelva la encuesta completada en el sobre que se incluye. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el estudio o necesita materiales de reemplazo, o este niño ya no asiste a la escuela en el hogar, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta census.gov 

# DC2 nd PFI - H mailing

(mail) **NHES -** **32LA(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The U.S. Census Bureau is administering 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 administered 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 Enclosures

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 2 nd PFI - H ma iling (m ail) **NHES -** **32LAS(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos está realizando un estudio nacional importante de la educación para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos que provee información representativa de toda la nación sobre las prácticas y recursos de la instrucción escolar en el hogar. Hace aproximadamente tres semanas, le enviamos por correo a su hogar una encuesta sobre el niño cuyo nombre aparece a continuación:

Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Todavía no hemos recibido una respuesta de su hogar. Se le envió esa encuesta (y el reemplazo incluido con esta carta) porque su hogar completó una corta encuesta que llevamos a cabo para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Le escribimos de nuevo porque la respuesta de su hogar es importante para asegurar que el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos obtenga resultados precisos. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta y devuélvala por correo en el sobre con franqueo prepagado tan pronto como sea posible. Solo debe tomar 20 minutos o menos para completar la encuesta. Esta encuesta es la parte final de este estudio importante. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, con mucho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede llamarnos al 1 – 888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Se proveen más detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

census.gov 

# DC3 rd PFI - H mailing

(mail and web) **NHES -** **33LA(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household complete a brief survey 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 survey. You were invited to take that survey because your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau administered 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 survey 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 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**  . 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.T. Census Bureau Enclosures

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 3 rd PFI - H ma iling (mail and web) **NHES -** **33LAS(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### Yo le escribí hace unas cuantas semanas para solicitar que su hogar completara una encuesta breve acerca del niño cuyo nombre aparece a continuación. Se seleccionó este niño basado en una encuesta anterior que su hogar completó.



### Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Grado: Desafortunadamente, no hemos recibido su encuesta com pletada todavía. Se le invitó a realizar esa encuesta (y la de reemplazo que se incluye con esta carta) porque su hogar completó una corta encuesta que la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos llevó a cabo para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. En esa corta encuesta, usted nos indicó que ese niño vive aquí y nosotros hemos seleccionado al azar a ese niño para preguntar sobre él en esta encuesta de seguimiento. Hemos enviado esta encuesta por correo usando entrega urgente por la im portancia que tiene su respuesta. Como me ncionamos anteriormente, esta encuesta es el paso final en un estudio que provee información im portante sobre las prácticas y recurso de las escuelas en el hogar. Sus respuestas a esta encuesta ayudarán a proveer una im agen clara de las experiencias educativas de los niños en los Estados Unidos. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta y devuélvala por correo en el sobre con el franqueo prepagado 

### tan **pronto como**  **le sea**  **posible** .  Solo debe tomar 20 mi nutos o menos para completar la encuesta. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, con mu cho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede llamarnos al 1 –888– 840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Se proveen má s detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Gracias. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta census.gov 

# DC

### The 4 th 

### ma iling for ECPP, PFI - E, and PFI - H (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 24L(MW)**  **(6 -** **2015)**1 st ATES mailing (mail) **NHES -** **41L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

### 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 administered 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 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. Wh en 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 (20 USC § 9753). 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 

# DCSpanish 1 st ATES

ma iling (m ail) **NHES -** **41LS(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Hace unas semanas su hogar completó una corta encuesta para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y realizado por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Gracias por su respuesta. Ahora le pido que nos ayude completando la parte final de este estudio importante. Educadores, personas que establecen las normas e investigadores usan este estudio para entender la educación, entrenamiento y credenciales para todos los adultos en los Estados Unidos. En la encuesta que usted completó, se indicó que la persona cuyo nombre aparece a continuación vive en este hogar. Esta persona debe completar la encuesta adjunta. Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Este estudio nacional proveerá información necesaria sobre la educación, entrenamiento y credenciales para los adultos. Puede estar seguro de que su participación es voluntaria y toda la información que usted proporcione solo puede usarse para fines estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse o usarse de manera que identifique a los miembros de su hogar, o para ningún otro fin, excepto según lo estipule la ley (sección 9573 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Sus respuestas se combinarán con las de otras personas para producir estadísticas nacionales sobre el entrenamiento y credenciales para adultos. El Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está autorizado a realizar esta encuesta (sección 9543 del título 20 del Código de los Estados Unidos). Se proveen más detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Hemos incluido dinero en efectivo como señal de nuestro agradecimiento por su participación en este estudio. Gracias de antemano por su continua participación. Solo debe tomar 10 minutos para completar la encuesta. Por favor, devuelva la encuesta completada en el sobre que se incluye. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el estudio o necesita materiales de reemplazo, por favor, comuníquese con nosotros llamando al 1 –888 –840 –8353. La llamada es gratis. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

census.gov 

# DC2 nd ATES mailing (mail) **NHES -** **42L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering an important national education study for the U.S. Department of Education about adults’ education, training, and credentials. 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 administered fo r 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 Enclosures

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 2 nd ATES

ma iling (m ail) **NHES -** **42LS(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está llevando a cabo una encuesta nacional importante sobre la educación, entrenamiento y credenciales para los adultos. Hace aproximadamente tres semanas, le enviamos por correo a su hogar una encuesta sobre la persona cuyo nombre aparece a continuación: Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Todavía no hemos recibido una respuesta de su hogar. Se le envió esa encuesta (y el reemplazo incluido con esta carta) porque su hogar completó una corta encuesta que llevamos a cabo para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Le escribimos de nuevo porque la respuesta de su hogar es importante para asegurar que obtengamos resultados precisos. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta y devuélvala por correo en el sobre con franqueo prepagado tan pronto como sea posible. Solo debe tomar aproximadamente 10 minutos para completar la encuesta. Esta encuesta es la parte final de este estudio importante. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, con mucho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede llamarnos al 1 –888– 840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Se proveen más detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

census.gov 

# DC3 rd ATES mailing (mail and web) **NHES -** **43L(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household complete a brief survey 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 survey. You were invited to take that survey 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 survey 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 adults’ education, training , and credentials. Your responses to this survey will help researchers and policymakers 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 Enclosures census.gov 

# DCSpanish 3 rd ATES

ma iling (m ail and web) **NHES -** **43LS(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Yo le escribí hace unas cuantas semanas para solicitar que su hogar completara una encuesta breve acerca del adulto cuyo nombre aparece a continuación que es miembro de su hogar. Se seleccionó esta persona basada en una encuesta anterior que su hogar completó.

Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Desafortunadamente no hemos recibido su encuesta completada todavía. Se le invitó a realizar esa encuesta porque su hogar completó una corta encuesta que llevamos a cabo para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. En esa corta encuesta, usted nos indicó que esta persona vive aquí y nosotros hemos seleccionado al azar a esta persona para preguntar sobre ella en esta encuesta de seguimiento. Hemos enviado esta encuesta por correo usando entrega urgente por la importancia que tiene su respuesta. Como mencionamos anteriormente, esta encuesta es el paso final en un estudio que provee información sobre la educación, entrenamiento y credenciales para los adultos. Sus respuestas a esta encuesta ayudarán a los investigadores y las personas que establecen las normas a entender la educación, entrenamiento y credenciales para todos los adultos en los Estados Unidos. Por favor, complete la encuesta adjunta y devuélvala por correo en el sobre con el franqueo prepagado **tan pronto**  **sea posible**  .  Solo debe tomar 10 minutos o menos para completar la encuesta. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, con mucho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede llamarnos al 1 – 888–840–8353. La llamada es gratis. Se proveen más detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Gracias. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta census.gov 

# DC4 th ATES mailing (mail and web) **NHES -** **44L(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I have written previously to request that your household com plete a survey about the adult listed below. U nf o rtunatel y

, we h ave n ot yet re cei ved y our com pl eted su rvey

. The results of this study a re used by policyma kers, researchers and educators to understand and im prove education and training in the United States. This is y our household’s la st op p o rtuni t y to pa rticipate in this im p o rta nt edu cation stud y . It should only ta ke 10 mi nutes or less to fill out this su rvey . Please res p ond a b out the pe r son li sted below: Nam e: Age: S ex: On ce y ou h ave com pl eted the su rvey , enclose the su rvey in the e nvelope p rovided and return it **as soon**  **as possible**  . The postage is already paid so yo u can drop it in any ma ilbox. If yo u 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/. Sin ce rel y

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

census.gov 

# DCSpanish 4 th ATES

ma iling (mail and web) **NHES -** **44LS(MW) (6**  **- 2015)**  **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

He escrito anteriormente para solicitar que su hogar complete una encuesta sobre el adulto listado a continuación. Desafortunadamente, todavía no hemos recibido su encuesta completada. Los resultados de este estudio los usarán las personas que establecen las normas, investigadores y educadores para entender y mejorar la educación y el entrenamiento en los Estados Unidos. Esta es la última oportunidad que tiene su hogar de participar en este estudio importante sobre la educación. Solo debe tomar 10 minutos o menos para completar esta encuesta. Por favor, responda acerca de la persona cuyo nombre aparece a continuación:

Nombre: Edad: Sexo: Una vez haya completado la encuesta, échela en el sobre que hemos proporcionado y devuélvala **tan pronto**  **sea posible**  . El sobre lleva el franqueo pagado, por lo que usted puede echarla en cualquier buzón. Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda, con mucho gusto lo ayudaremos; puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Se proveen más detalles sobre el estudio al final de la encuesta adjunta y por Internet en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Atentamente,

John H. Thompson Director Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos Vea encuesta adjunta

census.gov 

# DCSeeded sample

initial contact letter **NHES -** **50L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

### 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 you to participate in the 2016 National Household Edu cation Su rvey , wh ich w

e a r e admini stering f

or the U . S . Department of Education. This survey collects information on the education, training, and credentials of people in the United States. The study provides vital information that is used to improve education and training for everyone—information that is not available anywhere else. The results will help policymakers, researchers, and educators understand how education helps our economy in these changing times. This survey is about all of us! Y ou w e r e chosen as pa rt of this scie ntific stud y , and w e cann ot r

epla ce y ou with someone els e . Although y

our pa rticipation is volu ntary , y our an sw

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e cei ve the su rvey in the mail within the n ext w eek.

 

### It usually ta kes 10 minutes or less to fill out the su rvey .  

### We will include a small to ken of our app r eciation f or y our pa rticipation in this stud y . If you would like more information on the stud y , please visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/ or contact us toll -free at 1 –888–840–8353. Thank y ou in ad van ce f

or y our assi stan ce with this im p o rta nt stud y . Sin ce r el y ,
John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov 

# DCSeeded sample

1 st ma iling **NHES -** **51L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### As mentioned in a letter I previously sent, you have been selected to participate in the 2016 National Household Edu cation Su rvey , which w

e a r e admini stering on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. This national study will provide much - needed information on the types of education, training, and credentials adults have, how and wh y adults obtain these credentials, and their value to individuals in the la b or market. Y our r es p onse to this su rvey is im p o rta nt—even if y ou do n ot work or do not have any formal work training or credentials—as it will help provide a full picture of adults’ experiences. 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 fo r any other purpose except as required by law (20 USC § 9573). The National Center fo r 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 h ave enclosed $5 as a to ken of app r eciation f or y our pa rticipation in this stud y . Thank y

ou in advance fo r your participation. This survey should only take about 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. Sin ce r el y ,
John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau Enclosure

census.gov 

# DCSeeded sample

2 nd mailing **NHES -** **52L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering an important national study for the U.S. Department of Education about the education, training, and credentials of American adults. About three wee ks ag o, w

e mailed y

ou a su rvey as pa rt of this stud y . We have not yet received a response from you. We are writing again because your response is im p o rta nt in unde rstanding h ow edu cation helps the e cono my . We need y

our r es p onse even if you are not working and even if you do not have any formal credentials. 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. 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 su rvey and online at https://su rvey s .n ce s .ed.g ov/ nhes/. Sin ce r el y ,
John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau Enclosure

census.gov 

# DCSeeded sample

3 rd mailing **NHES -** **53L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

I w rote s eve ral wee ks ago to ask you to compl ete a U . S . Depa rtme n t of E du cation su rvey . U nf o rtunatel y

, we h ave n ot yet re cei ved your compl eted su rvey . Y ou we re se nt the su rvey (and the repla ceme n t enclosed with this l etter) be cause you we re chosen as pa rt of this scie n tific stud y , and we cann ot replace you with someone else. We have mailed this survey using rush delivery because of the importance of your response. As mentioned before, this survey provides valuable information about how education and training helps the e cono m y

. Y our res p onse to this su rvey will help p rovide a clear and compl ete pi ctu re of adults’ education and training experiences. **Everyone’s** response is important. Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage - paid envelope **as soon**  **as possible**  .  It should only ta ke 10 minutes or less to fill out this su rvey . 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 

# DCSeeded sample

4 th mailing **NHES -** **54L(M) (6**  **- 2015)**  

### UNITED **STATES DEPARTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and**  **Statistics Administration**  

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



### I have written previously to request that yo u com plete a survey about your education, training, and c rede ntial s . U nf

o rtunatel y

, we h ave n ot yet re cei ved your com pl eted su rvey . The results of this study a re used by policyma ke rs, researchers and educators to understand and im prove education and training in the United States. This is y our la st op p o rtuni t y to pa rticipate in this im p o rta nt stud y . For y our co nvenien ce, we h ave enclosed an other co py of the su rvey . It should only ta ke 10 mi nutes or less to fill out the su rvey . On ce y ou h ave com pl eted it, enclose it in the envelope provided and return it **as soon**  **as possible**  . The postage is already paid so yo u can drop it in any ma ilbox. If yo u 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 

# DC

### Initial contact

letter (web) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -**  **10L(W) (11**  **- 2016)** 



### I am pleased to inform you that your household has been selected to participate in the 2016 National Household Education Survey. This is a U.S. Department of Education survey administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. This survey collects information on the education of people in the United States. The study provi des vital information that is used to improve education for everyone— information that is not available anywhere else. The results will help policyma kers, researchers, and educators understand the educational needs of our diverse population in changing tim e s. 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 coun ted. 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. Wewill include a small token of our appreciation for your participation. 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

### 1 st 

### screener

mailing (web) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -**  **11L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering an im portant national research study for the U.S. Department of Education, and we need your help. This survey provides vital information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—this information is not available anywhere else. Please fill ou t this survey on the Internet.

 Your responses will be collected on a secure website. For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. To complete the survey: 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.

 Weunderstand that not all households have Internet access. If this is the case for your household and you want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353.

 The survey will help us find households that have adults or children with a range of education or work training experiences. This information is then used 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 th at yo u com plete this survey so that every type of household in America is represented.

 The results of this study will help policyma kers, researchers, and educators understand the education and work training needs of our diverse population in changing time s. 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 oth er purpose except as required by law (20 USC § 9573). Wehave 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 http s://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

### 2 nd 

### screener mailing (web) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration**  

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -**  **12L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering 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 a survey on the Internet. W e have not yet received your response. W e are writing again because we need your help. This study provides vital information t hat is used to improve education for people of all ages— information that is not available anywhere else. Please fill out this survey on the Internet.

 Your responses will be collected on a secure website. For your convenience, the Internet link to the su rvey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. To complete the survey: 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.

 Weunderstand that not all households have Internet access. If this is the case for your household and you want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353.

 The survey will help us find households that have adults or children with a range of education or work training experiences. This information is then used 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 thi s 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). 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 o nline 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

### The 3 rd 

### screener mailing (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 13L(MW) (6**  **- 2015** **)**

The 4 th 

### screener mailing (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 1**  **4 L(MW) (6**  **- 2015** **)**

### 1 st 

### ECPP mailing

(web - same respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **21.1L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### A few weeks ago you started an Internet survey that the U.S. Census Bureau is administering for 

### the U.S. Department of Education . I’m now asking you to help us by finishing the final part of this im portant study. The study is used by educators, policyma kers, and researchers to understand the educational experiences and needs of all children in the United States. The same person who started the Internet survey should finish the rest of the survey. Please answer about:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. To finish this survey:

1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Enter your pin number. You should use the same pin number you used to start the survey. If you have forgotten or lost your pin number, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 4. Click "Begin survey" to return to the survey. This national educatio n 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 yo ur 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 (20 USC § 9573). 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 auth orized to condu ct this survey (20 USC § 9543). You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Wehave 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 or less to complete. If you have any questions about the study please call us toll -free at 1 –888 - 840 - 8353. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau census.gov

### 1 st 

### ECPP mailing

(web - different respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **21.2L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey from the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. Thank you for your response. I’m now asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important study. The stud y is used by educators, policym akers, and researchers to understand the educational experiences and needs of all children in the United States. The survey that was completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. W hen completing this final part of the study, please answer about:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade:
 Please fill out this survey on the Internet. For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and yo ur personalized User ID are listed below. To complete this survey: 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.
 Weunderstand that not all households have access to the Internet. If this is the case for your household and yo u want the survey in a nother format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 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 yo ur 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 (20 USC § 9573). Your responses will be combined with those of others to produce national statistics about children’s educational experience s. The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to conduct this survey (20 USC § 9543). You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Wehave enclosed a ca sh 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 or less to complete. If you have any questions about the study please call us toll -free at 1 –888 - 840 - 8353. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau

### 2 nd 

### ECPP mailing

(web - same respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **22.1L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering 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. A few weeks ago, yo u started completing this survey on the Internet. W e are writing again to encourage you to finish this survey because your response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. The same person who started the survey should finish the rest of this survey about the child listed below:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below.

1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Enter your pin number. You should use the same pin number you used to start the survey. If you have forgotten or lost your pin number, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 4. Click "Begin survey" to return to the survey. It should only ta ke about 20 minutes or less to finish 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. 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 census.gov

### 2 nd 

### ECPP mailing

(web - different respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **22.2L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering 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, you were invited to respond to a survey about the child listed below:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: Wehave not yet received your completed survey. You were invited to participate in this study because your household completed a short survey we administered for the U.S. Department of Education. W e are writing again because your response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. Please fill out this survey on the Internet. It should only take about 20 m inutes or less. This survey is the final part of this important study.

 For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.

 Weunderstand that not all households have access to the Internet. If this is the case for your household and yo u want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353 . If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached 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. C ensus Bureau census.gov

### The 3 rd 

### ECPP ma iling (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 2**  **3L(MW) (6 -** **2015 )** 

The 4 th 

### ECPP ma iling (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 24**  **L(MW) (6 -** **2015 )** 

### 1 st 

### PFI - E mailing

(web - same respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **31.1L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### A few weeks ago you started an Internet survey that the U.S. Census Bureau is administering for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your initial responses. I’m now asking you to help us by finishing the final part of this important study. The results will be used by educators, policyma kers, and researchers to understand the educational experiences and needs of all children in the United States. The same person who started the survey should finish the rest of the survey. Please answer about:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. To com plete this survey:

1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Enter your pin number. You should use the same pin number you used to start the survey. If you have forgotten or lost your pin number, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 4. Click "Begin survey" to return to the survey. This national education study will provide mu ch needed information about how schools and families work together to promote children’s learning. 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 (20 USC § 9573). Your responses will be combine d 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). You can find more in formation about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Wehave enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation in this study. Thank you in advance for your continued participation. It should only take about 20 minutes or less to finish the survey. If you have any questions about the study please call us toll -free at 1 –888 - 840 - 8353. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau Enclosures census.gov

### 1 st 

### PFI mailing

(web - different respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **31.2L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey from the U.S. Department of Education adm inistered by the U.S. Census Bureau. 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, policym akers, and researchers to understand the educational experiences and needs of all children in the United States. The survey that was completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. W hen completing this final part of the study, please answer about:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade:
 Please fill out this survey on the Internet. For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and yo ur personalized User ID are listed below. To complete this final survey: 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.
 Weunderstand that not all households have access to the Internet. If this is the case for your household and yo u want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. This national ed ucation 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 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 (20 USC § 9573). You r 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). You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Wehave 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 or less to complete. If you have any questions about the study please call us toll -free at 1 –888 - 840 - 8353. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau Enclosures census.gov

### 2 nd 

### PFI - E mailing

(web - same respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **32.1L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering an important national education study for the U.S. Department of Education about how schools and families work together to promote children’s learning. A few weeks ago, you started completing this survey on the Internet. W e are writing again to encourage you to finish this survey because your response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. The same person who started the survey should finish the rest of the survey about the child listed below:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below.

1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Enter your pin number. You should use the same pin num ber you used to start the survey. If you have forgotten or lost your pin number, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 4. Click "Begin survey" to return to the survey. It should only take about 20 minutes or less to finish 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. You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Censu s Bureau census.gov

### 2 nd 

### PFI - E m ailing

(web - different respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **32.2L(W) (11**  **- 2016)** 



### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering 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 invited you to participate in a survey about th e child listed below:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: Wehave not yet received your completed survey. You were invited to participate in this study because your household completed a short survey we administered for the U.S. Department of Education. W e are writing again because your response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. Please fill out this survey on the Internet. It should only take about 20 minutes or less. This survey is the final part of this important study.

 For your conve nience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.

 Weunderstand that not all household s have access to the Internet. If this is the case for your household and yo u want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reache d 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 census.gov

### The 3 rd 

### PFI - E ma iling (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 2**  **3L(MW) (6 -** **2015 )** 

The 4 th 

### PFI - E ma iling (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 24**  **L(MW) (6 -** **2015 )** 

### 1 st 

### PFI - H mailing

(web - same respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **31.1L(A W) (11**  **- 2016)** 



### A few weeks ago you started an Internet survey that the U.S. Census Bureau is administering for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your initial responses. I’m now asking you to help us by finishing 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 you r 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 same person who started the survey should finish the rest of this survey. Ple ase answer about:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. To com plete this survey:

1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Enter your pin number. You should use the same pin number you used to start the survey. If you have forgotten or lost your pin number, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 4. Click "Begin survey" to return to the survey. 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 (20 USC § 9573). Your responses will be combined with those of others to produce nati onal 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). You can find more information about this study online at h ttps://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Wehave 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 or less to complete. If you have any questions about the study, 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 Enclosures census.gov

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### PFI - H mailing

(web - different respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **31.2L(A W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey from the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. 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 info rmation 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 that was completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. W hen completing this final part of the study, please answer about:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade:
 Please fill out this survey on the Internet. For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and yo ur personalized User ID are listed below. To complete this final survey: 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.

 Weunderstand that not all households have access to the Internet. If this is the case for your household and yo u want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 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 (20 USC § 9573). 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). You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Wehave 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 or less to complete. If you have any questio ns about the study please call us toll -free at 1 –888 - 840 - 8353. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau Enclosures census.gov

### 2 nd 

### PFI - H mailing

(web - same respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration**  

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **32.1L(A W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering an important national education study for the U.S. Department of Education that provides nationally representative information on homeschooling practices and resources in the United States. A few weeks ago, you sta rted completing this survey on the Internet. W e are writing again to encourage you to finish this survey because your response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. The same person who started the survey should finish the rest of the survey about the child listed below:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below.

1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Enter your pin number. You should use the same pin number you used to start the survey. If you have forgotten or lost your pin number, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 4. Click "Begin survey" to return to the survey. It should only take about 20 mi nutes or less to finish this 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. You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Sincerel y, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau census.gov

### 2 nd 

### PFI - H mailing

(web - different respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **32.2L(A W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering an important national education 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 invited you to participate in a survey about the child listed below:

Name: Age: Sex: Grade: Wehave not yet received your completed survey. You were invited to participate in this study because your household completed a short survey we administered for the U.S. Department of Education. W e are writing again because your response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. Please fill out this survey on the Internet. It should only take about 20 minutes or l ess. This survey is the final part of this important study.

 For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.

 Weunderstand that not all households have access to the Internet. If this is the case for your household and yo u want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached 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 census.gov

### The 3 rd 

### PFI - H ma iling (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 2**  **3L(MW) (6 -** **2015 )** 

The 4 th 

### PFI - H ma iling (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 24**  **L(MW) (6 -** **2015 )** 

### 1 st 

### ATES mailing

(web - same respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **41.1L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### A few weeks ago you started an Internet survey that the U.S. Census Bureau is administering for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your initial responses. I’m now asking you to help us by finishing the rest of this important study. The resul ts will be used by educators, policyma kers, and researchers to understand education, training, and credentials for all adults in the United States. The same person who started the Internet survey should finish the rest of the survey:

Name: Age: Sex: 

### For yo ur convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. To finish this survey:

1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Enter your pin number. You should use the same pin numb er you used to start the survey. If you have forgotten or lost your pin number, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 4. Click "Begin survey" to return to the survey. This national education study will provide much needed information abou t adults’ education, training, and credentials. 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 exce pt as required by law (20 USC § 9573).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 (20 USC § 9543). You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/ . Wehave 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 10 minutes or less to complete. If you have any questions about the study please call us toll -free at 1 –888 - 840 - 8353. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau census.gov

### 1 st 

### ATES mailing

(web - different respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **41.2L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey from the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. 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, policym a kers, and researchers to understand education, training, and credentials for all adults in the United States. The survey that was completed stated that the person listed below lives in this household. This person should com plete the final part of this stu dy :

Name: Age: Sex:

 Please fill out this survey on the Internet. For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and yo ur personalized User ID are listed below. To complete the survey: 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.

 Weunderstand that not all households have access to the Internet. If this is the case for your household and yo u want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. This national education study will provide much needed information about adults’ education, training, and credentials. Please be assured that your participation is voluntary and all informatio n 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 (20 USC § 9573).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 (20 USC § 9543). You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed. gov/nhes/. Wehave 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 10 minutes or less to complete. If you have any questions about the stu dy please call us toll -free at 1 –888 - 840 - 8353. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau census.gov

### 2 nd 

### ATES mailing

(web - same respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **42.1L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering an important national education study for the U.S. Department of Education about adults’ education, training, and credentials. A few weeks ago, you started completing this survey on the Internet. W e are writing aga in to encourage you to finish this survey because your response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. The same person who started the survey should finish it on the Internet: Name: Age: Sex: For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below.

1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Enter your pin number. You should use the same pin number you used to start the survey. If you have forgotten or lost your pin number, please call the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. 4. Click "Begin survey" to return to the survey. It should only take about 10 minutes or less to fi ll out the rest of this 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. 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 census.gov

### 2 nd 

### ATES mailing

(web - different respondent) **UNITED ST** **AT ES**  **DEPA RTMENT**  **OF COMMERCE**  **Economics and Statistics Administration** 

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **NHES -** **42.2L(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### The U.S. Census Bureau is administering an important national education study for the U.S. Department of Education about adults’ education, training, and credentials. About three weeks ago, we invited you to participate in a su rvey about the person listed below: Name: Age: Sex: Wehave not yet received your completed survey. You were invited to participate in this study because your household completed a short survey we administered for the U.S. Department of Education. W e are writing again because your household’s response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. Please fill out this survey on the Internet. It should only take about 10 minutes or less. This survey is the final part of this important study.

 For your convenience, the Internet link to the survey website and your personalized User ID are listed below. 1. Go to: **https://go.usa.gov/nhes** 2. Enter your User ID: **XXXX -** **XXXX** 3. Click "Begin survey" to participate in the survey.

 Weunderstand that not all households have access to the Internet. If this is the case for your household and yo u want the survey in another format, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1 - 888 - 840 - 8353. If you have question s or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached toll -free at 1 –888 - 840 - 8353. Yo u can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Sincerely, John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau census.gov

### The 3 rd 

### ATES ma iling (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 4** **3L(MW) (6 -** **2015 )** 

The 4 th 

### ATES ma iling (mail and web) is the same as letter 

### NHES **- 44**  **L(MW) (6 -** **2015 )** Screener reminder

postcard (web) 

### UNITED **ST AT**  **ES DEPA** **RTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration**  

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **7198 -**  **12P(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### 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 m uch for your help. If you have not completed your survey, please do so right away. W e need to hear from everyone and your help is very important to us. Your household was ra ndom ly 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 BureauTopical reminder

postcard (web) 

### UNITED **ST AT**  **ES DEPA** **RTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration**  

### U.S. **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **7198 -** **22P(W) (11**  **- 2016)**  

### Last week we mailed you a letter inviting you to participate in a study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. That survey is the final step for you to participate in this important study about education in our country. If you have already completed the survey, we thank you very much for your help. If you have not completed your surve y, please do so right away. W e 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 BureauScreener reminder postcard. (mail) **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 -0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Last week we mailed you a survey 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 aw ay. 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, Last week we mailed you a survey 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 aw ay. 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 John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau 7198- 12P(M) (6- 2015) 7198- 12P(M) (6- 2015)

**UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 - 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233 -0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Last week we mailed you a survey 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 aw ay. 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, Last week we mailed you a survey 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 aw ay. 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 John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau 7198- 12P(M) (6- 2015) 7198- 12P(M) (6- 2015) 

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DC DCBilingual screener reminder postcard (mail) **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Last week we mailed you a survey 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 aw ay. 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 La semana pasada le enviamos una encuesta para un estudio patrocinado por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Si alguien en su hogar ya ha devuelto la encuesta, le damos las gracias por su ayuda. Si usted no ha completado y devuelto su encuesta, por favor, hágalo inmediatamente. Necesitamos que todos los hogares se comuniquen con nosotros ya que su ayuda es muy importante para nosotros. Su hogar se escogió al azar para que participara en esta encuesta y no podemos sustituirlo por otro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Gracias. Atentamente, John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau Last week we mailed you a survey 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 aw ay. 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 La semana pasada le enviamos una encuesta para un estudio patrocinado por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Si alguien en su hogar ya ha devuelto la encuesta, le damos las gracias por su ayuda. Si usted no ha completado y devuelto su encuesta, por favor, hágalo inmediatamente. Necesitamos que todos los hogares se comuniquen con nosotros ya que su ayuda es muy importante para nosotros. Su hogar se escogió al azar para que participara en esta encuesta y no podemos sustituirlo por otro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Gracias. Atentamente, John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau 7198 - 12PB(M) (6 - 2015) 7198 - 12PB(M) (6 - 2015)

**UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Last week we mailed you a survey 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 aw ay. 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 La semana pasada le enviamos una encuesta para un estudio patrocinado por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Si alguien en su hogar ya ha devuelto la encuesta, le damos las gracias por su ayuda. Si usted no ha completado y devuelto su encuesta, por favor, hágalo inmediatamente. Necesitamos que todos los hogares se comuniquen con nosotros ya que su ayuda es muy importante para nosotros. Su hogar se escogió al azar para que participara en esta encuesta y no podemos sustituirlo por otro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Gracias. Atentamente, John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau Last week we mailed you a survey 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 aw ay. 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 La semana pasada le enviamos una encuesta para un estudio patrocinado por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Si alguien en su hogar ya ha devuelto la encuesta, le damos las gracias por su ayuda. Si usted no ha completado y devuelto su encuesta, por favor, hágalo inmediatamente. Necesitamos que todos los hogares se comuniquen con nosotros ya que su ayuda es muy importante para nosotros. Su hogar se escogió al azar para que participara en esta encuesta y no podemos sustituirlo por otro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Gracias. Atentamente, John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau 7198 - 12PB(M) (6 - 2015) 7198 - 12PB(M) (6 - 2015) 

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Topical reminder postcard (mail) **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Last week we mailed you a follow- up survey for a study for the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. That survey is the second and final step f

or you to pa rticipate in this im p o rta nt study a b out edu cation in our cou ntr y . If someone in your household has al r eady returned the su rvey , we thank you very much for your help. If you h ave n ot compl eted and returned your su rvey , please do so rig ht away . We need to hear fr

om ever yone and your help is very im p o rta nt to u s . Y our 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. Sin ce r el y , Last week we mailed you a follow- up survey for a study for the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. That survey is the second and final step f

or you to pa rticipate in this im p o rta nt study a b out edu cation in our cou ntr y . If someone in your household has al r eady returned the su rvey , we thank you very much for your help. If you h ave n ot compl eted and returned your su rvey , please do so rig ht away . We need to hear fr

om ever yone and your help is very im p o rta nt to u s . Y our 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. Sin ce r el y , J ohn H. Thompson, Di r e cto r , U . S . Census Bu r

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**UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Last week we mailed you a follow- up survey for a study for the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. That survey is the second and final step f

or you to pa rticipate in this im p o rta nt study a b out edu cation in our cou ntr y . If someone in your household has al r eady returned the su rvey , we thank you very much for your help. If you h ave n ot compl eted and returned your su rvey , please do so rig ht away . We need to hear fr

om ever yone and your help is very im p o rta nt to u s . Y our 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. Sin ce r el y , Last week we mailed you a follow- up survey for a study for the U.S. Department of Education administered by the U.S. Census Bureau. That survey is the second and final step f

or you to pa rticipate in this im p o rta nt study a b out edu cation in our cou ntr y . If someone in your household has al r eady returned the su rvey , we thank you very much for your help. If you h ave n ot compl eted and returned your su rvey , please do so rig ht away . We need to hear fr

om ever yone and your help is very im p o rta nt to u s . Y our 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. Sin ce r el y , J ohn H. Thompson, Di r e cto r , U . S . Census Bu r

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DC DCSpanish topical reminder postcard (mail) **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

La semana pasada le enviamos una encuesta de seguimiento para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizado por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Esta encuesta es el segundo y último paso para que participe en este estudio importante sobre la educación en nuestro país. Si alguien en su hogar ya ha devuelto la encuesta, le damos las gracias por su ayuda. Si usted no ha completado y devuelto su encuesta, por favor, hágalo inmediatamente. Necesitamos que todos los hogares se comuniquen con nosotros ya que su ayuda es muy importante para nosotros. Su hogar se escogió al azar para que participara en esta encuesta y no podemos sustituirlo por otro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Gracias. Atentamente,
John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau La semana pasada le enviamos una encuesta de seguimiento para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizado por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Esta encuesta es el segundo y último paso para que participe en este estudio importante sobre la educación en nuestro país. Si alguien en su hogar ya ha devuelto la encuesta, le damos las gracias por su ayuda. Si usted no ha completado y devuelto su encuesta, por favor, hágalo inmediatamente. Necesitamos que todos los hogares se comuniquen con nosotros ya que su ayuda es muy importante para nosotros. Su hogar se escogió al azar para que participara en esta encuesta y no podemos sustituirlo por otro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Gracias. Atentamente,
John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

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**UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

La semana pasada le enviamos una encuesta de seguimiento para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizado por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Esta encuesta es el segundo y último paso para que participe en este estudio importante sobre la educación en nuestro país. Si alguien en su hogar ya ha devuelto la encuesta, le damos las gracias por su ayuda. Si usted no ha completado y devuelto su encuesta, por favor, hágalo inmediatamente. Necesitamos que todos los hogares se comuniquen con nosotros ya que su ayuda es muy importante para nosotros. Su hogar se escogió al azar para que participara en esta encuesta y no podemos sustituirlo por otro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Gracias. Atentamente,
John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau La semana pasada le enviamos una encuesta de seguimiento para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos realizado por la Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos. Esta encuesta es el segundo y último paso para que participe en este estudio importante sobre la educación en nuestro país. Si alguien en su hogar ya ha devuelto la encuesta, le damos las gracias por su ayuda. Si usted no ha completado y devuelto su encuesta, por favor, hágalo inmediatamente. Necesitamos que todos los hogares se comuniquen con nosotros ya que su ayuda es muy importante para nosotros. Su hogar se escogió al azar para que participara en esta encuesta y no podemos sustituirlo por otro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros llamando al 1 –888–840–8353. Gracias. Atentamente,
John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

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DC DCSeeded sample topical reminder postcard **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR **UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Last week we mailed you a survey for a study administered by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education. That survey is the next step for you to participate in this important study about education in our country. If you have 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. You were 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 Last week we mailed you a survey for a study administered by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education. That survey is the next step for you to participate in this important study about education in our country. If you have 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. You were 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

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**UNITED STATES**  **DEPARTMENT OF**  **COMMERCE Economics**  **and Statistics**  **Administration U.S.**  **Census Bureau**  Washington, DC 20233- 0001 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Last week we mailed you a survey for a study administered by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education. That survey is the next step for you to participate in this important study about education in our country. If you have 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. You were 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 Last week we mailed you a survey for a study administered by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education. That survey is the next step for you to participate in this important study about education in our country. If you have 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. You were 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

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