Appendix A 

Letters 
Form/Letter/Postcard 

Description and Label

Formtype First 

Mailing 

Second 

Mailing

Third 

Mailing

Fourth 

Mailing

Screener Questionnaire NHES-1A 11 01 02 03 04

ECPP Questionnaire NHES-2A 21 01 02 03 04

PFI Questionnaire NHES-3A 31 01 02 03 04

PFI-HS Questionnaire NHES-3B 32 01 02 03 04

CWS Questionnaire NHES-4A 41 01 02 03 04

TWS Questionnaire NHES-5A 51 01 02 03 04

Advance letter –NHES-10L 10

Initial mail screener cover letter –

NHES-11L 11 01

Mail screener reminder postcard 

7198-12P

Second mail screener cover letter –

NHES-12L 11 02

Third mail screener cover letter –

NHES-13L 11 03

Fourth mail screener cover letter –

NHES-14L 11 04

Initial web screener letter –NHES11L(W) 01

Web screener reminder postcard 

7198-12P(W)

Second web screener letter –

NHES-12L(W) 02

Third web screener letter – NHES 

13L(W); 3rd letter for Treatment 1 03

Third web screener letter – NHES14L(W); 3rd letter for Treatment 2 11 03

Fourth web screener letter –NHES15L(W); 4th letter for Treatments 1 

and 2

11 04

Initial topical cover letter – used in 

ECPP only NHES-21L 21 01

Topical reminder postcard – used 

for PFI, PFI-HS, ECPP, CWS, and 

TWS mailing 7198-22P

Second topical cover letter – used in 

ECPP NHES-22L 21 02

Third topical cover letter - used in 

ECPP NHES-23L 21 03

Fourth topical cover letter – used in 

ECPP, PFI, and PFI-HS NHES-24L 21, 31, 32 04

Initial topical cover letter – used in 

PFI NHES-31L 

31 01

Second topical cover letter – used in 

PFI NHES-32L 31 02

Third topical cover letter - used in 

PFI NHES-33L 31 03
Initial topical cover letter 

– used in 

PFI-HS NHES-31L(a) 

32 01

Second topical cover letter – used in 

PFI-HS NHES-32L(a) 32 02

Third topical cover letter - used in 

PFI-HS NHES-33L(a) 32 03

Initial topical cover letter – used in 

CWS and TWS NHES-41L

41, 51 01

Second topical cover letter – used in 

CWS and TWS NHES-42L 41, 51 02

Third topical cover letter - used in 

CWS and TWS NHES-43L 41, 51 03

Fourth topical cover letter – used in 

CWS and TWS NHES-44L 41, 51 04
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-10L

(11-2014)

I am pleased to inform you that the U.S. Census Bureau has selected your household to

participate in the 2015 National Household Education Survey, which we are conducting on

behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. This survey collects information on the education

of people in the United States. The study provides vital information that is used to improve

education for everyone—information that is not available anywhere else. The results will help

policymakers, researchers, and educators understand the educational needs of our diverse

population in changing times. This survey is about all of us!

Your household was chosen at random as part of this scientific study, and we cannot replace

you with someone else. Although your participation is voluntary, your answers will make sure

that households like yours are counted. Every type of household in America needs to be

included in the survey.

You should receive the invitation to participate in the study in the mail within the next week.

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

 We will include a small token of our appreciation for your participation in this study.

If you would like more information on the study, please visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/

or contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.

Thank you in advance for your assistance with this important study.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov
Authorization and Confidentiality of Information

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to

conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting

this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your

answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected to

the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

NHES-10L (11-2014)
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-11L

(11-2014)

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national research study for the U.S. 

Department of Education, and we need your help. This survey is the first step in a study that 

provides vital information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—this 

information is not available anywhere else.

Please fill out this survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope that is provided.

• It usually takes 8 minutes or less to fill out the survey.

• The questionnaire will help us find households that have adults or children with a range 

of education or work training experiences. This information is used later to ask those 

households more about their experiences.

• Even if no one in your household is currently enrolled in school or working, it is still

important that you return this survey so that every type of household in America is

represented.

• The results of this study will help policymakers, researchers, and educators understand 

the education and work training needs of our diverse population in changing times.

Your household was chosen as part of this voluntary scientific study, and we cannot replace 

you with someone else. All information you provide may only be used for statistical purposes 

and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as

required by law (20 USC § 9573).

We have enclosed a cash token of our appreciation. If you have questions or need 

assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. You can find more information 

about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Thank you for taking part in this important study. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosures

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

7198-12P

(11-2014)

Last week we mailed you a questionnaire for a study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. If 

someone in your household has already returned the survey, we thank you very much for your help. 

If you have not completed and returned your survey, please do so right away. We need to hear from 

everyone and your help is very important to us. Your household was randomly selected to take part in this 

survey and cannot be replaced. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 1–888–840–8353. Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-12L

(11-2014)

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national research study for the U.S. 

Department of Education. A few weeks ago, we mailed a survey to your address and asked 

that a member of your household complete and return the questionnaire. We have not yet 

received your response. We are writing again because we need your help. This survey is the 

first step in a study that provides vital information that is used to improve education for people 

of all ages—information that is not available anywhere else.

Please fill out this survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope that is provided.

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

The questionnaire will help us find households that have adults or children with a range of

education or work training experiences. This information is used later to ask more about those

experiences.

• Even if no one in your household is currently enrolled in school or working, it is still

important that you return this survey. Every type of household in America needs to be

included.

Your household was chosen as part of this voluntary scientific study, and we cannot replace you 

with someone else. All information you provide may only be used for statistical purposes and may 

not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 

USC § 9573). The results of this study will help policymakers, researchers, and educators 

understand the education and work training needs of our diverse population in changing times.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. 

You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Thank you for taking part in this important study.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-13L

(11-2014)

I am writing to request that a member of your household complete a brief questionnaire as

part of an important national research study being conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for 

the U.S. Department of Education. I have written twice previously, but we have not yet 

received your completed questionnaire.

We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the importance of

your response.

As mentioned in earlier letters, this short questionnaire is the first step in a study that 

provides valuable information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—

information that is not available anywhere else. The results will help policymakers, 

researchers, and educators understand the education and work training needs of our nation. 

Your household was selected to represent thousands of households like yours, and every 

type of household in America needs to be included in the survey.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. 

You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Please fill out the enclosed questionnaire and return it in the postage-paid envelope as soon

as possible. Thank you for taking part in this important study. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosures

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to

conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting

this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your

answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected

to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-14L

(11-2014)

I am writing to request a few minutes of your time to help with a vital study being conducted 

by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education.

The short questionnaire enclosed helps us identify households that have adults and children 

with a range of educational experiences for this national education and work training research

study. Even if your household does not have anyone currently enrolled in school or working, it 

is still important that you return a completed survey to us within the next two weeks using the 

enclosed envelope. 

This is your household’s last chance to participate in this important study.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. 

You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director 

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosures

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to

conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting

this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your

answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected

to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-11L(W)

(11-2014)

A few weeks ago we wrote to ask you to participate in an important national research study the 

U.S Census Bureaus is conducting for the U.S. Department of Education. Now we are writing 

to tell you how to participate in the study. This survey is the first step in a study that provides 

vital information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—this information is not

available anywhere else. We need your help! 

Please complete the survey on the Internet. Your responses will be collected on a secure 

website. To access the survey: 

1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015

2. Enter your username:

3. Enter your case-sensitive password:

4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.

We realize that not all households have Internet access. If this is the case for your household, 

in about XXX weeks we will send a paper version of the questionnaire to your household. If 

you would like to receive one sooner please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-840-

8353.

This survey will help us find households that have adults or children with a range of education 

or work training experiences. This information is used to later ask those household more about 

their experiences. 

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

 The results of this study will help policymakers, researchers, and educators understand 

the education and work training needs of our diverse population in changing times.

Your household was chosen as part of this voluntary scientific study, and we cannot replace 

you with someone else. All information you provide may only be used for statistical purposes 

and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as

required by law (20 USC § 9573).

If you have questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-840-

8353. You can find more information about this study online at

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

We have enclosed a cash token of our appreciation. Thank you for taking part in this important 

study. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosurecensus.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

7198-12P(W)

(11-2014)

Last week we mailed you a letter inviting you to participate in a study sponsored by the U.S. Department of 

Education. If someone in your household has already completed the survey, we thank you very much for 

your help. 

If you have not completed your survey, please do so right away. We need to hear from everyone and your 

help is very important to us. Your household was randomly selected to take part in this survey and cannot 

be replaced. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 1–888–840–8353. Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

 

John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-12L(W)

(11-2014)

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national research study for the U.S. 

Department of Education. A few weeks ago, we mailed a letter to your address and asked that

a member of your household complete the survey over the Internet. We have not yet received 

your response. We are writing again because we need your help. This survey is the first step in

a study that provides vital information that is used to improve education for people of all 

ages—information that is not available anywhere else. 

Please complete the survey over the Internet. Your responses will be collected on a 

secure website. To access to your survey: 

1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015

2. Enter your username:

3. Enter your case-sensitive password:

4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.

We realize that not all households have Internet access. If this is the case for your household, 

in about XXX weeks we will send a paper version of the questionnaire to your household 

This survey will help us find households that have adults and children with a range of 

education or work training experiences. This information is used later to ask more about those 

experiences. 

It usually takes only about 8 minutes to fill out. Even if no one in your household is currently 

enrolled in school or training, it is still important that you return this survey. Every type of

household in America needs to be included. 

Your household was chosen as part of this voluntary scientific study, and we cannot replace 

you with someone else. All information you provide may only be used for statistical purposes 

and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as

required by law (20 USC § 9573). The results of this study will help policymakers, 

researchers, and educators understand the education and work training needs of our diverse 

population in changing times. 

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-

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

Enclosurecensus.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-13L(W)

(11-2014)

I am writing again to request a few minutes of your time to help with a vital study being

conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education. 

We have mailed this letter using rush delivery because of the importance of your response.

This short Internet survey helps us identify households that have adults and children with a 

range of educational experiences for this national education and work training research study. 

Even if your household does not have anyone currently enrolled in school or working, it is still 

important that you complete the survey within the next two weeks. 

Please complete the survey on the Internet. Your responses will be collected on a 

secure website. To access your survey: 

1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015

2. Enter your username:

3. Enter your case-sensitive password:

4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.

We realize that not all households have Internet access. If this is the case for your household, 

in about XXX weeks we will send a paper version of the questionnaire to your household. 

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

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-

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 

Enclosure

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to

conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting

this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your

answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected

to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

census.gov 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-14L(W)

(11-2014)

I am writing to request that a member of your household complete a brief Internet survey as part of an

important national research study being conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of

Education. I have written previously, but we have not yet received your response.

We have mailed this package using rush delivery because of the importance of your response.

To complete your survey on the Internet, please follow the instructions below. Your 

responses will be collected on a secure website. To access your survey: 

1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015

2. Enter your username:

3. Enter your case-sensitive password:

4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.

Alternatively, for your convenience, you may complete the paper questionnaire included with this mailing 

and return it in the enclosed pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope. 

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

As mentioned in earlier letters, this short survey is the first step in a study that provides valuable

information that is used to improve education for people of all ages—information that is not available

anywhere else. The results will help policymakers, researchers, and educators understand the education 

and work training needs of our nation. Your household was selected to represent thousands of

households like yours, and every type of household in America needs to be included in the survey. 

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-840-8353. 

You can find more information about this study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Thank you for taking part in this important study.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director 

U.S. Census Bureau 

Enclosures

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to

conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting

this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your

answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected

to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-15L(W)

(11-2014)

I am writing to request a few minutes of your time to help with a vital study being conducted 

by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. Department of Education.

This short Internet survey helps us identify households that have members with a range of 

educational experiences for this national education and work training research study. Even if 

your household does not have anyone currently enrolled in school or working, it is still 

important that you complete the survey within the next two weeks. 

Please complete the survey on the Internet. Your responses will be collected on a 

secure website. To access your survey: 

1. Go to: https://respond.census.gov/nhes2015

2. Enter your username:

3. Enter your case-sensitive password:

4. Click “Login” to participate in the survey.

Alternatively, for your convenience, you may complete the paper questionnaire included with 

this mailing and return it in the enclosed pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope. 

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

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau at 1-888-

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 

Enclosure

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is authorized to

conduct this survey under U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9543. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting

this study for the U.S. Department of Education. Your participation is voluntary. Be assured that your

answers will only be used for statistical purposes and that your individual responses will be protected

to the fullest extent allowable under law (U.S. Code, Title 20, Section 9573).

census.gov 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF

COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-21L

(11-2014)

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census 

Bureau conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your 

response. I’m now asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important 

study. The study is used by educators, policymakers, and researchers to understand 

the educational experiences and needs of all children in the United States. 

The survey you completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. 

When completing the enclosed survey, please answer about: 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

This national education study will provide much needed information about children’s 

early learning, the programs in which children participate, and how families prepare 

children for school. Your response to this survey is important to help provide a clear 

picture of children’s educational experiences in the United States. Please be assured 

that your participation is voluntary and all information you give may be used only for 

statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any 

other purpose except as required by law (Section 9573, 20 U.S. Code). Your 

responses will be combined with those of others to produce national statistics about 

children’s educational experiences. 

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education 

is authorized to conduct this survey (20 USC § 9543). More details about the study 

are provided on the back of the enclosed survey and online at 

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

We have enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation in this study. 

Thank you in advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take 

about 20 minutes to complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed 

envelope. If you have any questions about the study or need replacement materials 

please call us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

7198-22P

(11-2014)

Last week we mailed you a follow-up questionnaire for a study conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau for the U.S. 

Department of Education. That questionnaire is the second and final step for you to participate in this important 

study about education in our country. If someone in your household has already returned the survey, we thank you 

very much for your help. 

If you have not completed and returned your survey, please do so right away. We need to hear from everyone and 

your help is very important to us. Your household was randomly selected to take part in this survey and cannot be 

replaced. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 1–888–840–8353. Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-22L

(11-2014)

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national education study for the U.S. 

Department of Education about children’s early learning, the programs in which children 

participate, and how families prepare children for school. About three weeks ago, we mailed a 

survey to your household about the child listed below: 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

We have not yet received a response from your household. You were sent that survey (and the 

replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed a short survey we 

conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing again because your 

household’s response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. 

Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as soon as 

possible. It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out this survey. This survey is the final part 

of this important study. 

If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached toll-free 

at 1–888–840–8353.More details about the study are provided on the back of the enclosed 

survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

Enclosure

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-23L

(11-2014)

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household complete a brief questionnaire 

about the child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your 

household completed. 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed questionnaire. You were sent that

survey (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed 

a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau conducted for the U.S. Department of 

Education. In that short survey, you told us this child lived here, and we have randomly 

selected that child to ask about in this follow-up survey. 

We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the 

importance of your response. 

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

As mentioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides 

information about children’s early learning, the programs in which children 

participate, and how families prepare children for school. Your responses to this 

survey will help provide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in the 

United States. 

Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope 

as soon as possible.

If you have questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and can be reached 

toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of 

the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

Thank you.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-24L

(11-2014)

I have written previously to request that your household complete a survey about the child listed 

below. Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed survey. The results of this study 

are used by policymakers, researchers and educators to understand and improve education in

the United States. 

This is your household’s last opportunity to participate in this important education study.

It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out this survey. Please respond about the child listed below:

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

Once you have completed the survey, enclose the survey in the envelope provided and 

return it as soon as possible. The postage is already paid so you can drop it in any 

mailbox.

If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached by

telephone at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of the 

enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

Enclosure 

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-31L

(11-2014)

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau 

conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your response. I’m now 

asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important study. The study is 

used by educators, policymakers, and researchers to understand the educational 

experiences and needs of all children in the United States. 

The survey you completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. 

When completing the enclosed survey, please answer about: 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

This national education study will provide much needed information about how schools 

and families work together to promote children’s learning. Your response to this survey 

is important as it will help provide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in 

the United States. Please be assured that your participation is voluntary and all 

information you give may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, 

or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (Section 

9573, 20 U.S. Code). Your responses will be combined with those of others to produce 

national statistics about children’s educational experiences. 

The National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education is 

authorized to conduct this survey (20 USC § 9543). More details about the study are 

provided on the back of the enclosed survey and online at 

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

We have enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation in this study. Thank 

you in advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take about 20 

minutes to complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. If 

you have any questions about the study or need replacement materials please call us 

toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

 census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-32L

(11-2014)

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national education study for the 

U.S. Department of Education about how schools and families work together to promote 

children’s learning. About three weeks ago, we mailed a survey to your household about 

the child listed below: 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

We have not yet received a response from your household. You were sent that survey 

(and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed a 

short survey that we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing 

again because your household’s response is important in ensuring that the U.S. 

Department of Education obtains accurate results. 

Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as soon 

as possible. It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out this survey. This survey is 

the final part of this important study. 

If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached 

toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of 

the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

Enclosure

census.gov 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-33L

(11-2014)

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household a brief questionnaire about the 

child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your household 

completed. 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed questionnaire. You were sent that

survey (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed 

a short survey the U.S. Census Bureau conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. 

In that short survey, you told us this child lived here, and we have randomly selected that 

child to ask about in this follow-up survey.

We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the 

importance of your response. 

As mentioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides 

information on how schools and families work together to promote children’s 

learning. Your responses to this survey will help provide a clear picture of 

children’s educational experiences in the United States. 

Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope 

as soon as possible. 

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

If you have questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and can be reached 

by telephone toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on 

the back of the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank 

you.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure

census.gov 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-31L(a)

(11-2014)

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau 

conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your response. I’m now 

asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important study. 

 This national education study is the only study that provides nationally 

representative information on homeschooling practices and resources in the 

United States. 

 Although your participation is voluntary, your response to this survey is 

important. It will help provide a clear picture of all children’s educational 

experiences in the United States. 

The survey you completed stated that the child listed below lives in this household. When 

completing the enclosed survey, please answer about: 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

Please be assured that all information you give may be used only for statistical purposes 

and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as 

required by law (Section 9573, 20 U.S. Code). Your responses will be combined with those 

of others to produce national statistics about children’s educational experiences. 

The National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S. Department of Education is 

authorized to conduct this survey (20 USC § 9543). More details about the study are 

provided on the back of the enclosed survey and online at 

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

We have enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation in this study. Thank 

you in advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take about 20 

minutes to complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. If 

you have any questions about the study, need replacement materials, or are no longer 

homeschooling this child, please call us toll-free at 1–888–840–8353.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-32L(a)

(11-2014)

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national study for the U.S. 

Department of Education that provides nationally representative information on 

homeschooling practices and resources in the United States. About three weeks ago, we 

mailed a survey to your household about the child listed below: 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

We have not yet received a response from your household. You were sent that survey 

(and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household returned a short 

survey we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing again 

because your household’s response is important in ensuring that the U.S. Department of 

Education obtains accurate results. 

Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as soon 

as possible. It should only take 20 minutes or less to fill out this survey. This survey is 

the final part of this important study. 

If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached 

toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of 

the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure

census.gov 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-33L(a)

(11-2014)

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household complete a brief questionnaire

about the child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your 

household filled out. 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Grade: 

Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed questionnaire. You were sent 

those surveys (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household 

completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau conducted for the U.S. 

Department of Education. In that short survey, you told us this child lived here, and we 

have randomly selected that child to ask about in this follow-up survey. 

We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the importance 

of your response. 

As mentioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides important 

information on homeschooling practices and resources. Your response to this survey will 

help provide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in the United States. 

Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as 

soon as possible. 

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

If you have questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and can be reached 

toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of 

the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank you. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure 

census.gov 
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-41L

(11-2014)

A few weeks ago your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau 

conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. Thank you for your response. I’m now 

asking you to help us by completing the final part of this important study. The study is 

used by educators, policymakers, and researchers to understand work-related 

education, training, and credentials for all adults in the United States. 

The survey you completed stated that the person listed below lives in this household. 

When completing the enclosed survey, please answer about: 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

This national education study will provide much needed information about the kinds of 

training and credentials that adults get for work. Please be assured that your 

participation is voluntary and all information you give may be used only for statistical 

purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose 

except as required by law (Section 9573, 20 U.S. Code). Your responses will be 

combined with those of others to produce national statistics about adult training and 

credentials. 

The National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S. Department of Education is 

authorized to conduct this survey under law (20 USC § 9543). More details about the 

study are provided on the back of the enclosed survey and online at 

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

We have enclosed a cash token of appreciation for your participation. Thank you in 

advance for your continued participation. The survey should only take 10 minutes to 

complete. Please return the completed survey in the enclosed envelope. If you have any 

questions about the study or need replacement materials please call us toll-free at 1–

888–840–8353.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-42L

(11-2014)

The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting an important national education study for the U.S. 

Department of Education about the education, training, and credentials that adults get for 

work. About three weeks ago, we mailed a survey to your household about the person listed 

below: 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

We have not yet received a response from your household. You were sent that survey (and 

the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household completed a short 

survey we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. We are writing again because 

your household’s response is important in ensuring that we obtain accurate results. 

Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as soon as 

possible. It should only take about 10 minutes to fill out this survey. This survey is the final 

part of this important study. 

If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached 

toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back of 

the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. 

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure

census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-43L

(11-2014)

I wrote several weeks ago to request that your household a brief questionnaire about the 

adult household member listed below. This person was selected based on an earlier 

survey that your household completed. 

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed questionnaire. You were sent 

that survey (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) because your household 

completed a short survey we conducted for the U.S. Department of Education. In that 

short survey, you told us this person lived here, and we have randomly selected that 

person to ask about in this follow-up survey. 

We have mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery because of the importance 

of your response. 

As mentioned before, this survey is the final step in a study that provides information 

about the kinds of training and credentials that adults get for work. Your responses to 

this survey will help researchers and policy makers understand work-related education, 

training, and credentials for all adults in the United States. 

Please fill out the enclosed survey and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope as

soon as possible. 

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

If you have questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and can be reached 

by telephone toll-free at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on 

the back of the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank 

you.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

Enclosure census.gov
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233-0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

NHES-44L

(11-2014)

I have written previously to request that your household complete a survey about the 

adult listed below. Unfortunately, we have not yet received your completed survey. The 

results of this study are used by policymakers, researchers and educators to understand 

and improve education and work training in the United States. 

This is your household’s last opportunity to participate in this important education study.

It should only take 10 minutes or less to fill out this survey. Please respond about the person listed 

below:

Name: 

Age: 

Sex: 

Once you have completed the survey, enclose the survey in the envelope provided 

and return it as soon as possible. The postage is already paid so you can drop it in

any mailbox.

If you have questions or need assistance, we will be happy to help and can be reached 

by telephone at 1–888–840–8353. More details about the study are provided on the back 

of the enclosed survey and online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson 

Director

U.S. Census Bureau 

Enclosure 

census.gov