### 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 l etter

– NHES

- 10L 10

Initial mail s creener cover letter

– NHES

- 11L 11 01

Mail s creener reminder postcard

7198

- 12P

Second mail s creener cover letter

– NHES

- 12L 11 02

Third mail s creener cover letter

– NHES

- 13L 11 03

Fourth mail s creener cover letter

– NHES

- 14L 11 04

Initial web screener letter

– NHES

11L(W) 01

Web s creener reminder postcard

7198

- 12P (W)

Second web screener letter

– NHES

- 12L(W) 02

Third web screener letter

– NHES
13L(W); 3 rd 

### letter for Treatment 1 03

Third web screener letter

– NHES

14L(W); 3 rd 

### letter for Treatment 2 11 03

Fourth web screener letter

– NHES

1 5 L(W); 4 th 

### letter for Treatment s 1

and 2 11 04

Initial t opical cover letter

– used in ECPP only NHES

- 21L 21 01

Topical reminder p ostcard

– used
for PFI, PFI

- HS, ECPP, CWS, and TWS mailing 7198

- 22P

Second t opical 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 04UNITED 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 sur vey.

 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.govAuthorization 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.govUNITED 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 BureauUNITED 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 th ose 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 thi s 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.govUNITED 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).

c ensus.govUNITED 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 t o r equest a fe w minutes of you r time to help with a vita l study being conducted
by th e U.S. Census Bureau fo r th e U.S. Department of Education.

Th e short questionnaire enclosed helps us identify households tha t hav e adults and children

with a range of educational experiences fo r thi s national education an d work training research
study. Even if your household doe s no t hav e anyone currently enrolled in school or working, i t
is still importan t that yo u r eturn a complete d surve y t o u s within th e nex t two weeks using th e enclosed envelope.

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

If yo u hav e questions or need assistance, please contact us toll-free at 1– 888

– 840

– 8353

. Yo u ca n find more information abou t thi s 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.govUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233

- 0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR NHES

- 11 L( 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

t he 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 1-8 88 -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

Enclosure census.govUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233

- 0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 7198

- 1 2P(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 BureauUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233

- 0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR NHES

- 12 L( 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

Enclosure census.govUNITED 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 t o r equest a fe w minutes of you r time to help with a vita l study being
conducted by th e U.S. Census Bureau fo r th e U.S. Department of Education.

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

This short Internet survey helps us identify households tha t hav e adults and children with a range of educational experiences fo r thi s national education an d work training research study.
Even if your household doe s no t hav e anyone currently enrolled in school or working, i t is still

i mportan t that yo u c omplete the surve y within th e nex t 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.

Yo u ca n find more information abou t thi s study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director

U.S. Censu s 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.govUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233

- 0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR NHES

- 1 4 L( 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 r esponse.

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.govUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233

- 0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR NHES

- 1 5 L( W ) (11

- 2014)

I am writing t o r equest a fe w minutes of you r time to help with a vita l study being conducted
by th e U.S. Census Bureau fo r th e U.S. Department of Education.

This short Internet survey helps us identify households tha t hav e members with a range of
educational experiences fo r thi s national education an d work training research study. Even if
your household doe s no t have anyone currently enrolled in school or working, i t is still

i mportan t that yo u c omplete the surve y within th e nex t 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.

Yo u ca n find more information abou t thi s study online at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson

Director

U.S. Censu s 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.govUNITED 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 conduct ed 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.govUNITED 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.

Si ncerely,

John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census BureauUNITED 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.govUNITED 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 w ro te 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:

U nf ortunately, we h av e not ye t rec ei v ed your completed questionnaire. Y ou were se nt th at

su r ve y (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) be cause your household completed a short survey that the U.S. Census Bureau conduct ed 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 h av e mailed this third questionnaire using rush deliv ery be cause of the
im portance of your r es ponse.

• It should only ta ke 20 minutes or less to fill out the su r ve y.

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 su r ve y and mail it back in the postage-paid e nv elope

as soon as possible

.

If y ou h av e questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and c an be reached

toll-fr ee at 1–888–840–8353. Mo re details about the study are p ro vided on the back o f

the enclosed sur ve y and online at https://surveys .n ces.ed.gov/nhes/.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure

census.govUNITED 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.govUNITED 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

conduct ed 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.govUNITED 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.govUNITED 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 w ro te 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:

U nf ortunately, we h av e not ye t rec ei v ed your completed questionnaire. Y ou were se nt th at

su r ve y (and the replacement enclosed with this letter) be cause 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 h av e mailed this third questionnaire using rush deliv ery be cause of the
im portance of your r es ponse.

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 su r ve y and mail it back in the postage-paid e nv elope

as soon as possible

.

• It should only ta ke 20 minutes or less to fill out the su r ve y.

If y ou h av e questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and c an be reached by telephone toll-fr ee at 1– 888 –840–8353. Mo re details about the study are p ro vided on

the back of the enclosed sur ve y and online at https://surveys .n ces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank

you.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure

census.govUNITED 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.govUNITED 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 conduct ed 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.govUNITED 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 w ro te several weeks ago to request that your household comple te a brief que stionnai re about the child listed below. This child was selected based on an earlier survey that your

household filled out.

Name: Age:

Sex:

Grade:

U nf ortunately, we h av e not ye t rec ei v ed your completed questionnai re . Y ou were se nt

th os e su rveys (and the replacement enclosed with this l et ter) be cause 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 h av e mailed this third questionnaire using rush delivery be cause of the im portance of your r es ponse.

As mentioned b ef o re , this survey is the final step in a study that provides important information on homeschooling practices and resources. Your r es ponse to this su rvey will help p ro vide a clear picture of children’s educational experiences in the United States.

Please fill out the enclosed su rvey and mail it back in the postage-paid e nv elope as soon as possible.

 It should only ta ke 20 minutes or less to fill out the su rvey.

If y ou h av e questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and c an be reached

toll-fr ee at 1– 888 –840–8353

. Mo re details about the study are p ro vided on the back o f the enclosed survey and online at ht tps://surveys .n ces.ed.gov/nhes/. T hank you.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure

census.govUNITED 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.govUNITED 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.govUNITED 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 w ro te 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:

U nf ortunately, we h av e not ye t rec ei v ed your completed questionnai re . Y ou were se nt

th at su rvey (and the replacement enclosed with this l et ter) be cause 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 h av e mail ed this third questionnaire using rush delivery be cause of the im portance of your r es ponse.

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 su rvey and mail it back in the postage-paid e nv elope as soon as possible.

• It should only ta ke 10 minutes or less to fill out the su r ve y.

If y ou h av e questions or need assistance we will be happy to help and c an be reached by telephone toll-fr ee at 1– 888 –840–8353. Mo re details about the study are p ro vided on

the back of the enclosed sur ve y and online at https://surveys .n ces.ed.gov/nhes/. Thank

you.

Sincerely,

John H. Thompson
Director U.S. Census Bureau

Enclosure census.govUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC 20233

- 0001

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR NHES

- 4 4L (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