Mike Giambona holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology and has been a credentialed school psychologist for over 20 years. He has created and supervised Educationally Related Mental Health Programs (ERMHS), ERMHS assessment teams, and ERMHS providers. Dr. Giambona specializes in the identification and treatment of students with mental health disorders in the educational setting.

Dr. Giambona has been adjunct faculty at the University of the Pacific for over 20 years and serves on the executive board of the California Association of School Psychologists and serves on the Mental Health and Public Policy Committee for CASP.

Dr. Giambona’s private practice work includes supporting school districts that have been identified as significantly disproportionate in identifying students for special education. Dr. Giambona’s supports include psychoeducational assessment audits, multiple trainings for school psychologists, development of special education policies and procedures, development of psychoeducational templates, and ERMHS programs.

Professional Affiliations

• California Association of School Psychologist Executive Board Member

  • President 2026 to present

  • President-Elect 2024 to 2026

  • Secretary/Treasurer 2022 to 2024

• California Association of School Psychologist Board Member 2018 to 2022

• California Association of School Psychologist Member 2003 to Present

• National Association of School Psychologists Member 2003 to Present

• American Psychological Association 2003 to Present

Selected Presentations

Giambona, M. (2026, October). From Referral to Eligibility:Comprehensive Social-Emotional Assessment for Emotional Disability and ERMHS.  Three-hour training presented at the Annual California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Universal City CA

Giambona, M. & Beaman, G (2026, October). Best Practices in Manifestation Reviews and Mental Health: A Guide for School Psychologists. Three-hour training presented at the Annual California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Universal City CA

Giambona, M. & Topalian, J (2025, October). Autism or Emotional Disability? Sometimes It’s Both-Now What? Three-hour training presented at the Annual California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Garden Grove CA

Giambona, M. (2024, October). Assessment Practices and Eligibility Decisions for SLD and OHI.  Three-hour training presented at the Annual California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Palm Springs CA

Giambona, M. & Zadrozny-Zelaya, L. (2024, October). CHC Theory in Dyslexia Assessment. Three-hour training presented at the Annual California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Palm Springs CA

Giambona, M. (2021, October). Best Practices in Emotional Disturbance Assessments.  Three-hour training presented at the Annual California Association of School Psychologists

Conference, Orange County CA Giambona, M. & Corbin, C. (2021, October). Educationally Related Mental Health Services Advocacy, Legal, & Practical Perspectives.  Three-hour training presented at the Annual California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Orange County CA

Giambona, M. (2019, December). Best Practices in Emotional Disturbance and Other Health Impairment Assessments.  Six-hour training presented to the Bay Area Association School Psychologists. Clayton CA

Giambona, M. (2019, October). Effective and Collaborative Mental Health Supports in Schools for General Education and Beyond. A Framework for School Psychologists. Three-hour training presented at the Annual California Association of School Psychologists Conference, Long Beach CA