13th In-Service Refresher Course for teachers of Akal Academies began on 2nd June, 2006. 260 teachers and Principals of all academies reached Baru Sahib on 1st June 2006.

The course began with assembly of all (teachers, resource persons, etc.) in Darbar Sahib at 8.00 am on 2nd June. Ardas to Almighty for the success of the course was followed by an address by Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh who briefly told the gathering how Baru Sahib happened. He exhorted teachers to develop virtues and become role models for children to emulate and realize the dreams of Sant Attar Singh Ji of establishing permanent peace in the world. The main objective of this course was to make the teachers, who are teaching in the academies located in very remote areas, aware of the latest developments in pedagogy, teaching methodology and approach towards children with learning disability. Moreover this gave an opportunity to the teachers to have a first-hand experience of Baru Sahib, the values it stands for and of course our mission of establishing permanent peace in the world through value-based education, i.e. combining spirituality with scientific education.

Eminent resource persons from all over the country had come to Baru Sahib to educate and train the teachers. Fifteen parallel sessions were held by following eminent persons:

1. Ms. Neera Jain M.A. in English Literature, M.Phil. in English from Delhi University, Presently working as an ELT consultant with Ratna Sagar Publishers and edits English textbooks for school children and conducts workshops for teachers.
2. Mrs. Tara Chada M.A., M.Phil. in English, Head of English Deptt., Indraprastha University, Delhi, Diploma in teaching of English from CIEFL, Hyderabad.
3. Dr. Vijay Sharma M.A. (Delhi), M.Phil. (Delhi), Ph.D. (Delhi), PGDTE CIEFL, Hyderabad
4. Mr. Paul Gunashekar Educated in Bangalore and London, he is a professor in the centre for material development at the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad. He is teaching English, training teachers of English and developing instructional material for English Language Teaching for about thirty years.
5. Ms. Aashalata Badami She has experience of teaching activity based Maths to primary school children in Bombay International School, Bombay. She has written a series of books (Discovering Mathematics) for Oxford University Press, and is presently involved with Pratham, an NGO that works with the education of underprivileged children. In addition she is involved with PACE, the education wing of Hindustan Times and regularly conducts Maths workshops for children through the India Habitat Centre.
6. Ms. Ashima Bath, M.A. (English) She is a Co-author of Broadway, published by Oxford University Press India. Presently she is the Head of the faculty, English and Cultural Development, The Lawrence School, Sanawar.
7. Mr. R.D. Singla M.A. (Maths), M.Ed., Diploma in educational planning and administration from (N.I.E.P.A.) New Delhi.
8. Kailash Sharma M.Com, B. Ed. from Punjab University, Head of the Commerce Department at Sacred Heart Convent Senior Secondary School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana.
9. Dr. Rashmi Vij (Principal) M.Phil. (University Topper), M.A. in Psychology (Gold Medalist), B.A. with Psychology Honors.
10. Ms. Isabell M.A. Applied Linguistics, Surrey University, U.K., P.G. Diploma Applied Linguistics, Surrey University, U.K., RSA Diploma TEFLA, British Council, Hong Kong, RSA certificate TEFLA (A), International House, Egypt, Cert. Peace & Reconciliation, Coventry University, U.K., Diploma in NLP & Stress Consultant, Open College, U.K., Certificate Train the Trainer.
11. Ms. Amita Shaw Master of Sociology, Bachelor of Physical Education, Deputy Director National Bal Bhavan.
12. Mr. Joel Gill Graduation, Art Appreciation (Certificate Course) National Museum, Art, Book Illustration and Graphics (4 Years Diploma), Journalism (Post Graduate Diploma).
13. Ms. Poonam Sharma M.A. (Political Science).
14. Ms. Amarjeet.
15. Ms. Neera Chopra ISC, B.A. B.Ed., M.A. in History from Rajasthan University. Presently working as Director Academics with the Tagore International group of schools.
16. Ms. Dolly Haryal B.Ed., P.G. in History, B.A. (History Honors) from LSR, ICSE – Convent of Jesus & Mary Delhi.
17. Mr. Partha Goswami Graduate from St. Xavier’s College Ranchi, M.Phil. & Ph.D. from Delhi University. Presently working in Deshbandhu College (Delhi University) in the capacity of Reader in Physics.
18. Mr. Ajit Seshadri Graduation, B.Tech. (Marine Engineering), M.Tech. (Marine), Post Graduate Diploma Sales & Project Management, Bhavans College, Mumbai, Member of institution, of Engineers (M.I.E.) Member of institution of Marine Engineers (M.I.Mar.E), Holds Surveyor’s License issued by Govt. of India, Appointed as Non-Exclusive Surveyor for Det Norske Veritas (DNV) for Kandla, Gujarat Ports, Certified Environmental Auditor for ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 from BVQI, New Delhi.
19. Mr. Rajneesh Kumar Garg M.A. (Psychology).
20. Pardeep Kumar (B.Tech, MBA IIMB).
21. Mr. Kuljeet Singh Graduated in English Literature, P.G. in Comparative Indian Literature, Dept. M.I.L. & L.S., Learning course in Journalism & Mass Communication, UGC-NET qualified, Participated in a cinema course Understanding Cinema organized by Old World Culture at India Habitat Centre, Presently working on a dramatic work based on Urban Violence.
22. Mr. Ravi Shankar Bachelor of Science, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh, Undergone a professional training course in Theatre at Barry John’s Imago School of Acting, Noida.
23. Ms. Kanchan Kaur Sehmi B.Ed., Bachelor in English Literature, A.I.S.S.C.E. Presently working in Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar as a class teacher of Nursery.
24. Ms. Ameeta Chauhan.
25. Mr. Shah (Jodo Gyan).
26. Mrs. Sarkaria Chandigarh, educationist.
27. S. Onkar Singh Chandgiarh Psychologist M.A. (Psychology)