Instead of starting with a general translation workflow, Lexia lets you configure translation settings specifically for the IEP before uploading the document. You can choose the language pair, AI engine, tone, U.S. state, name-preservation preference, glossary use, and additional translation instructions.
How to open Lexia
- Open the AI Sandbox in Pairaphrase.
- Under Translation, locate Lexia — IEP Specialist.
- Select the Lexia card to open the IEP translation workflow.
Lexia opens a dedicated translation screen where you can configure the document before uploading it.
Choose the source and target languages
Use Source Language to select the language of the original IEP.
Use Target Language to choose the language you want the document translated into.
You can also use the arrow button between the two language fields to swap the source and target languages.
Choose the AI engine
Use the AI Engine menu to select the AI model you want Lexia to use for the translation.
The models available in this menu may change as Pairaphrase adds or updates supported AI engines.
Choose a tone
Use the Tone menu to guide the style of the translated document.
Available options include:
- Formal
- Technical
- Academic
- Neutral
Choose the tone that best matches the intended audience and purpose of the translated IEP.
For most official IEP documentation, a formal or neutral tone may provide an appropriate starting point. Always review the completed translation before using or distributing it.
Select the U.S. state
Use the State menu to select the relevant U.S. state.
This gives Lexia additional context for the IEP translation workflow and allows you to identify the jurisdiction associated with the document.
Keep student and other names unchanged
Enable Keep Names when names in the source document should remain unchanged in the translated version.
This option is enabled by default in the interface.
Review names in the completed document to confirm that they have been preserved as expected.
Use a glossary
Enable Use Glossary when you want Lexia to use available glossary terminology during the translation.
Glossaries can help maintain preferred translations for recurring educational, administrative, or organization-specific terminology.
If terminology consistency is important for the document, review the translated output to confirm that the expected terms were applied correctly.
Add special instructions
Use the Special Instructions field to give Lexia additional directions for the current translation.
For example, you can specify requirements such as:
- Keep particular names or terms unchanged
- Use a specific regional language variant
- Preserve particular terminology
- Follow a preferred writing style
- Apply special formatting or wording instructions
Keep instructions clear and specific. Avoid adding unrelated directions that do not affect the translation.
Upload the IEP document
Lexia currently accepts IEP documents in the following formats:
- DOCX
- TXT
Select Upload IEP document — PDF, DOCX or TXT and choose the file you want to translate.
After the file has been uploaded, its filename appears in the upload area. You can select the uploaded file again if you need to replace it before translating.
Translate the IEP
Once you have configured the language pair and any optional settings:
- Upload the IEP document.
- Review your selected settings.
- Select Translate IEP.
Lexia translates the document using the selected AI engine, language pair, tone, state, glossary preference, name-preservation setting, and any special instructions you provided.
When the translation is complete, download the translated file and review it before use.
Review the translated IEP
After translation is complete, review the translated document before distributing or relying on it.
Pay particular attention to:
- Student and staff names
- Dates and numbers
- Educational terminology
- Services and accommodations
- Goals and objectives
- State-specific terminology
- Tables and document structure
- Glossary terminology
- Any instructions you entered before translation
Always review AI-generated translations for accuracy, context, and suitability, especially for important educational documents.
Tips for better IEP translations
For the best results:
- Choose the correct source and target languages before uploading the document.
- Select the state associated with the IEP.
- Enable Keep Names when personal names should not be translated.
- Use a glossary when approved terminology is available.
- Give Lexia concise, specific instructions when the document has special requirements.
- Choose a tone appropriate for formal educational documentation.
- Review the completed translation rather than treating AI output as final without verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lexia?
Lexia is the IEP Specialist AI Translation Agent available in the Pairaphrase AI Sandbox. It provides a guided workflow for translating IEP documents using configurable language, AI, terminology, tone, and document settings.
What file types can I upload?
Lexia currently supports PDF, DOCX, and TXT IEP documents.
Can I choose the translation language?
Yes. Select the source language of the original IEP and the target language for the translated version.
Can I choose which AI model Lexia uses?
Yes. Use the AI Engine menu to select from the AI engines currently available for Lexia.
What does the State setting do?
The State field lets you identify the U.S. state associated with the IEP, giving Lexia additional context for the translation workflow.
Can Lexia keep student names unchanged?
Yes. Enable Keep Names to instruct Lexia to preserve names rather than translate or modify them.
Can Lexia use a glossary?
Yes. Enable Use Glossary when you want the translation to use available glossary terminology.
Can I give Lexia additional translation instructions?
Yes. Enter them in the Special Instructions field before translating the document.
Which tone should I choose?
Lexia currently provides Formal, Technical, Academic, and Neutral tone options. Choose the option that best suits the document and intended audience.
Should I review the translated IEP?
Yes. Always review AI-generated translations for accuracy, terminology, context, names, dates, formatting, and suitability before using or distributing the document.